Fire in Eilat apartment; firefighters rescue trapped resident

A fire broke out on the third floor of a building on Tamarim Street in Eilat early Saturday morning, according to Channel 12 reports. Firefighters rescued one trapped person from the scene and continue extinguishing the blaze and searching the building. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A fire broke out on the third floor of a building on Tamarim Street in Eilat on Saturday morning, Channel 12 reported. Firefighters rescued one trapped person from the scene and are still working to extinguish the fire and search the building. As The Zioneer reported at 06:48, initial reports indicated the rescued person was in serious condition. The Israel Fire and Rescue Services are investigating the cause of the fire.

3 developments

1. 06:59 · 8 AugLatest

   Victim evacuated to Yoseftal Hospital in semi-conscious condition with burns.

2. 06:57 · 8 Aug

   Rescued man, 40, is in serious condition.

3. 06:50 · 8 Aug

   Fire occurred on the third floor of a building on Tamarim Street.

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