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Israel not equipped to put out electric vehicle fires, Fire and Rescue Commissioner says
When lithium-ion batteries enter thermal runaway, the fire can only be contained, not stopped, explained Israeli Fire and Rescue Commissioner Eyal Caspi.
Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi
At least four injured in incident at BP refinery near Seattle
Four Hatzola ambulances destroyed in London, Iran-aligned group claims responsibility
WATCH: Firefighters rescue two Israelis trapped in vehicles on flooded roads in West Bank
The firefighters noticed an elderly man trapped in his vehicle after heavy rains flooded the road and used a flotation vest to aid in the extraction.
WATCH: Firefighters fighting flames in Lehavim from arson linked to Bedouin retaliation
The flames, which engulfed cars parked at a gas station near the town’s entrance, were extinguished by fire crews early Wednesday, and no injuries were reported.
Firefighters respond to flooding at special-needs school in Jerusalem amid severe weather
Storm conditions led to the evacuation of a Jerusalem special education school as firefighters assisted disabled students and responded to multiple flood incidents across the city.
Parents, child rescued after being trapped in flash flood in western Negev
"Firefighters from the Southern District are currently operating at the scene, conducting searches and working to rescue those trapped under challenging terrain conditions," the authority said.
WATCH: Firefighters rescue six, including infant, from apartment fire in Beersheba
All the rescued individuals were evacuated for further medical examinations, including checking for smoke exposure.
San Francisco gas explosion injures at least six, damages homes, causes fire in Bay Area
A gas explosion in Hayward, California, injured at least six people and caused significant damage to multiple buildings. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
Woman killed in suspected explosion on Highway 73 near Nahalal
MDA paramedics and medics found the woman at the scene, unresponsive and with multiple traumatic injuries. They declared her dead at the scene.
Twelve killed in residential fire in southern China, Xinhua reports
The incident comes as the death toll from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades climbed to 160 on Tuesday.
When disaster hits, civilians save lives first - opinion
Around the world, civilians are becoming the first to save lives in disasters, showing why emergency systems must recognize and support them.
India's Goa state orders probe after nightclub fire kills 25
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities worked through the night to bring the situation under control, ANI reported.
