Nine rescued as firefighters respond to Jerusalem fire caused by electric scooter battery
The fire follows the September evacuation of Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon Railway Station after smoke reports prompted an emergency response.
Nine individuals were rescued by firefighters after a fire erupted at a building on Meir Avner Street in Jerusalem on Thursday, reported the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority. The blaze originated in the building's shelter and was allegedly ignited by an electric scooter battery. Firefighters worked diligently to extinguish the flames, conduct a search for any additional trapped residents, and ventilate the five-story structure.
Battalion Commander Adi Mor stated that the firefighters were facing challenging conditions, including thick smoke and navigating a residential building, while prioritizing the swift rescue of lives. Thanks to the professional and determined efforts of the firefighting crews, nine trapped individuals were pulled from the building unharmed.
Mor also mentioned that the firefighting teams continued to remain on-site to complete the searches and clear the smoke. Notably, this incident follows the September evacuation of Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon Railway Station, where smoke reports led to an emergency response. Firefighters inspected the railway station and confirmed that there was no danger, according to the Jerusalem District of Israel Fire and Rescue Services.
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