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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.

Security and rescue forces at the scene where an electric vehicle caught fire from its battery in Tel Aviv, July 29, 2024.
 A helicopter conducts firefighting operations as wildfires continue in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, April 26, 2026.

Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi

BP Cherry Point Refinery, near Seattle, Washington; illustrative.

At least four injured in incident at BP refinery near Seattle

An aerial view as fire services continue to monitor the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

Four Hatzola ambulances destroyed in London, Iran-aligned group claims responsibility


Fire at Boston-area senior living facility kills at least nine

About 70 people lived at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where the fire broke out about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday.

 Boston firefighters respond to a two-house fire between Sumner and Webster Streets in East Boston, Massachusetts, July 30, 2014.

Wildfire on Greek island of Crete scorches forest, forces evacuation of over 1,000

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze that forced the evacuation of over 1,000 people on Crete island on Thursday.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire near Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, July 3, 2025

Fire breaks out at Mount Precipice in Nazareth

Seven firefighting teams, as well as four firefighting aircraft from the “Elad” firefighting squadron, are working to extinguish the flames.

 Four firefighting aircraft from the “Elad” squadron joined the firefighting efforts

Two firefighters killed in Idaho shooting, gunman still active, sheriff says

 Kootenai County Sheriff's vehicle travels near an area where multiple firefighters were attacked when responding to a fire in the Canfield Mountain area outside Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S. June 29, 2025.

Wildfire near Jerusalem's Ein Kerem under control

The residents of the nearby Swedish village have been evacuated, including a day center for people with special needs.

 A firefighting aircraft operates at the site of a fire that broke out near Jerusalem, Israel, June 9, 2025

Three dead in fire that broke out in residence in Deir el-Asad

Two of the victims were a woman and her 10-year-old son.

 Israeli firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out in Jerusalem, May 16, 2025.

Netanyahu claims 18 arrests in Israel fires, police surprised

The cause of the extensive fires, which have caused widespread damage to the Jerusalem Hills area, remains unclear.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of fires in the Jerusalem area.

Fire-prevention technologies used around the world: Why not in Israel?

These innovations are saving forests, parks, and entire cities from devastating fires.

 Forest sensor

Planes from Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, France to provide support as firefighters battle inferno

The massive blaze continues to rage as over 120 firefighting and rescue teams attempt to contain the spreading fire.

Aircraft dispersing fire-retardant materials

Funding cuts to Israel's rescue services direct cause of fires, delayed rescue efforts - opinion

The Israeli Climate Forum sent an urgent letter to Netanyahu in early March, warning of the urgent need for emergency preparedness.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.