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A fire burns at Sderot's industrial complex, July 27, 2026. (Fire and Rescue Service video)
July 27, 2026, 12:23 pm
Fire erupts at Sderot industrial complex; civilian and firefighter said lightly hurt
Residents of nearby neighborhood told to stay indoors as firefighters work to control blaze that spread to two factories; officials rule out possibility of ammonia leak
By Charlie Summers
Firefighters battle a wildfire in San Martin de Valdeiglesias, west of Madrid, Spain, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
July 27, 2026, 2:04 am
France, Spain battle ‘monster’ wildfires with another heatwave on the way
More than 325,000 people flee homes in southwest France and central Spain amid some of the worst forest fires in their countries’ history
By Lucas CROSET and Patrick MARKEY
Screen capture from video of a major fire at the Rabbeinu HaGadol visitors complex in the Ukrainian town of Hadiach, July 25, 2026. (Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
July 26, 2026, 8:45 am
Fire destroys Chabad center in Ukrainian town where founding rabbi buried
Blaze consumes synagogue, kitchen, reception hall, cause unknown; no injuries reported; local investigators looking at all possibilities including electrical fault; local rabbi vows to rebuild
By ToI Staff
Local residents look at fire trucks at the site of a fire which broke out at a supermarket in the Golders Green neighbourhood in north London on May 27, 2026. (Photo by Toby Shepheard / AFP)
May 27, 2026, 4:00 pm
Fire ravages major kosher supermarket in London’s Golders Green, electrical fault blamed
Over 100 firefighters battle blaze at Kosher Kingdom for hours, no injuries reported; after initial local concern of arson, police say incident not being treated as suspicious
By ToI Staff and AFP
Kehillat Israel congregants gather in the remodeled sanctuary, while it is still under construction, ahead of the ceremony on May 15, 2026. (Courtesy of Kehillat Israel)
May 16, 2026, 8:32 am
Congregation returns to Los Angeles synagogue that was damaged in 2025 wildfire
Roughly 250 members of Kehillat Israel, including all three clergy, lost their homes in Pacific Palisades fire, and another 250 were temporarily displaced
By Grace Gilson
Rescue services on the scene of a fire in Netanya, Israel, on February 25, 2026. (Magen David Adom)
February 25, 2026, 1:06 pm
Two dead, at least 9 hurt in Netanya apartment building fire
Blaze that killed two octogenarians was likely caused by candles left burning unattended, investigators say
By ToI Staff
Owners of "Le Constellation" bar Jacques Moretti (L) and Jessica Moretti arrive for a hearing at the Office of the public prosecutor of the Canton of Valais in Sion on January 9, 2026 (Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
January 9, 2026, 7:11 pm
Owner of Swiss bar where 40 died in New Year’s blaze ordered into custody
Jacques and Jessica Moretti appear at prosecutor’s office; Switzerland holds day of mourning; Swiss president says those responsible must be brought to account ‘without delay or leniency’
Police officers control the entrance to the bar Le Constellation where a fire ripped through the venue during New Year's celebrations in the Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana killing around 40 people and injuring more than 100 others, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on January 2, 2026. (MAXIME SCHMID / AFP)
January 6, 2026, 11:04 pm
Swiss bar in deadly blaze had missed six years of safety checks
Crans-Montana mayor says bars in the ski resort town are required to undergo annual inspection; owners probed on suspicion of homicide by negligence, their second venue shuttered
By Emma Farge and Umit Bektas
Mourners attend a memorial march in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Jan. 4, 2026, after a devastating fire in Le Constellation bar left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations. (AP Photo/Baz Ratner)
January 4, 2026, 3:12 pm
Swiss authorities identify 16 more victims of New Year’s bar fire, the youngest aged 14
Reports name Charlotte Niddam, 15, as missing Israeli national; growing anger that ski resort bar may have narrowed exit staircase, turned blind eye to underage drinking
By Agencies and ToI Staff
People bring flowers near the sealed off Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/ Antonio Calanni)
January 2, 2026, 7:39 pm
Families face agonizing wait as Swiss authorities work to identify victims of bar fire
Witness to aftermath of blaze: ‘Young people, totally burned, still alive, screaming in pain’; Eleonore, 17: ‘We’ve tried to reach our friends. But there’s nothing. There’s no response’
By AFP
A woman lays flowers near the site where a fire ripped through a crowded bar during New Year's Eve celebrations in the Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on January 1, 2026. (MAXIME SCHMID / AFP)
January 2, 2026, 6:21 am
Israel offers help to Switzerland after deadly ski resort blaze kills dozens
Three Jewish people said missing; Herzog offers condolences, notes Israeli experience in dealing with disasters; authorities still identifying victims, cause of fire
By ToI Staff and Agencies
An ambulance is seen at the site of an explosion that ripped through the bar Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, a luxury ski resort town in Switzerland, on January 1, 2026. (Maxime Schmid/AFP)
January 1, 2026, 1:05 pm
Dozens dead, more than 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s party
Fire at luxury ski resort town caused by ‘explosion of unknown origin,’ Swiss police say, as influx of wounded fills local hospital to capacity
By AFP and AP
One of nine house fires, likely caused by intentional arson, that broke out in Beersheba overnight on November 20, 2025. (Fire and Rescue Service)
November 20, 2025, 2:11 pm
Fires in 9 Beersheba buildings lead to teen’s arrest on suspicion of arson
Fire and rescue investigators say they found evidence of intentional acts in at least two cases
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman, who survived with his family in the fire that completely destroyed Congregation Beth El synagogue, stands in front of the synagogue's ruins in Rutherford, New Jersey on August 8. (Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images via JTA)
August 8, 2025, 11:57 pm
Rabbi and family safely escape fire that destroys historic New Jersey synagogue
Mayor says no indications blaze at Congregation Beth El Chabad was intentionally set; Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman, his wife and kids were sleeping in apartment inside synagogue
By Grace Gilson
Flames burn near a house in Souni village, Cyprus, during a massive wildfire on the southern side of the east Mediterranean island nation's Troodos mountain range, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
July 24, 2025, 5:21 pm
Israel to dispatch aircraft to Cyprus to help battle deadly wildfire
Police say two charred bodies found after being caught in inferno Wednesday; blaze forces evacuation of 14 villages as temperatures expected to peak at 44°C
By Nava Freiberg and Agencies
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