TPS: Israel Bans Open-Air Fires Nationwide Amid Rising Fire Risk During Brief Heatwave
Israel has banned open-air fires nationwide from September 16-30 amid a heatwave, with exceptions for areas south of Routes 25 and 34 in the Negev.
Jerusalem, 15 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — As the country enters a heat wave over the middle of this week, Israel’s Fire and Rescue Commissioner Eyal Caspi signed an order banning fires in open areas nationwide from September 16 through September 30, citing authority under national fire safety regulations.
The ban applies across the country, with an exception for areas south of Routes 25 and 34 in the Negev region. Technical work involving open flame or combustion must comply With the order’s guidelines during this period.
The order does not apply to fires in designated equipment such as barbecues used for cooking or heating.
The ban comes as authorities work to prevent wildfires during a period of heightened fire risk, though officials did not specify the exact conditions prompting the order.