Firefighters rescue dozens of students from fire at Jerusalem school; 2 seriously hurt

Firefighters rescued dozens of female students from a fire at a Jerusalem boarding school a short time ago.

Twelve firefighting teams rushed to the institution on David Yellin Street after receiving reports of the blaze, and extracted 32 students who had been trapped in the burning building, the Fire and Rescue Service says.

Two of the students were seriously hurt, while others were in moderate or good condition.

Firefighters say they searched the premises and ruled out any other individuals being in need of aid.

Teams are working to douse the flames at the scene.

 

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