Fire breaks out at Haifa refineries

A fire has been reported at the Haifa refineries (Batei HaZikuk). Emergency services are responding. No casualties or cause have been reported.

A fire broke out Tuesday morning at the Haifa refineries (Batei HaZikuk), according to initial reports. Firefighting crews are responding to the scene. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or information about the cause of the blaze. The incident is developing.

This follows a series of fire-related incidents in the Haifa area this month. As The Zioneer previously reported, on June 16, a major scrap fire at an industrial building in the city required 14 crews and was declared a station-level fire. On June 19, a truck fire was also reported in the city. The current fire is distinct from those events, but underscores the area's recent emergency response tempo.

2 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 11:21 · 23 JunLatest

   The cause appears to be internal combustion in one of the units

2. 11:13 · 23 Jun

   Fire breaks out at Haifa refineries

• Developing4 days ago · 10:15 · 19 JunTruck fire reported in Haifa
• Developing23:18 · 15 JunFirefighters battle blaze in building on Yad Labanim Street in Haifa
• Strong09:54 · 16 JunFourteen crews battle overnight scrap fire at Haifa industrial building
• Developing01:32 · 7 JunFire reported in Beitar Illit

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