Jerusalem, 16 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Firefighters brought under control a fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon in a waste storage area in the industrial zone of Beitar Illit, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority said.
More than 20 firefighting crews, including specialized water-supply vehicles, and dozens of firefighters were deployed to prevent the flames from reaching nearby industrial buildings containing fuels, oils and other flammable materials. Firefighting aircraft assisted by dropping fire-retardant materials.
No spread to the industrial buildings was reported. an investigation into the cause of the blaze is underway.
