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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.

MAY 4, 2026|ByESTHER DAVIS

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

The area consumed by the fires reached 1,373 hectares (3,393 acres) as of early Sunday morning, up 7% from a day earlier.

APRIL 26, 2026|ByREUTERS

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

At least four injured in incident at BP refinery near Seattle

At least four people were injured, with three hospitalized, following an explosion at BP's Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, Washington.

APRIL 19, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

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

Surveillance footage shared on social media appears to show several hooded or masked men pouring gasoline on the vehicles before fleeing the scenes.

MARCH 23, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER, JAMES GENN, REUTERS

Massive flooding rips through Ein Kerem, searches and rescue efforts underway

Firefighters and rescue teams were operating throughout the night following a significant flooding event that inundated homes.

JUNE 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Documenation of flooding incident in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem District.

A necessity everywhere for the safety of life and property

Firefighting safety using modern and advanced equipment by an experienced and professional company.

JUNE 23, 2024ByIN COLLABORATION WITH MOTAZ-ESH

Four killed, up to 15 missing in apartment fire in Spain

Residents could be seen calling for help from balconies. Valencia's mayor, Maria Jose Catala, told reporters on Friday that four people had been confirmed dead, and from nine to 15 were missing.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024ByREUTERS

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at an apartment building in Valencia, Spain February 22, 2024.

Drones from Lebanon penetrate Israel's north, IDF strikes Hezbollah

Israeli fire and rescue services put out a fire caused by a crashed drone in northern Israel.

DECEMBER 16, 2023BySAM HALPERN

Smoke rises during an exchange of fire between the IDF and terrorists from the Hezbollah organization on December 16, 2023

Iranian oil refinery reservoirs catch fire in Birjand, factory evacuated

Iranian officials received an order to evacuate a nearby factory as firefighting forces continued to battle the flames.

DECEMBER 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

Tech students design equipment for IDF, emergency services

All of the items are developed in accordance with official operational requirements from the IDF.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

HIT student helps develop and produce equipment for the IDF and emergency services.

Firefighters killed in Oct. 7 massacre not yet recognized as victims of terror

Knesset Health Committee chairman Yonatan Mashriki said: “It is our duty to proactively initiate emotional care for rescuers who have suffered great pain and anxiety."

NOVEMBER 3, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH