Fire rages near Safed's Har'i Street, crews battle blaze

A fire is raging near Har'i Street in Safed, and firefighting crews are on scene, according to the Safed municipality spokesperson. Residents on and near the street are advised to close windows to avoid smoke inhalation. Har'i Street has been closed to traffic in both directions.

A fire continues to burn near Har'i Street in Safed, roughly 12 minutes after the first report of the blaze in the same area, according to the Safed municipality spokesperson. The current bulletin details that the fire is raging, and residents on Har'i Street and adjacent areas are being asked to close windows to avoid smoke inhalation. The street has been closed to traffic in both directions. The municipality says it remains in direct contact with fire and rescue authorities and will update as needed. As The Zioneer reported earlier, seven crews from the Galilee-Golan district were already on scene battling the blaze. No injuries or damage to structures have been reported so far.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 18:29 · 1 JulLatest

   Fire spreading toward homes; residents ordered to shelter in place.

2. 18:27 · 1 Jul

   Har'i Street closed to traffic; residents advised to close windows against smoke.

3. 18:14 · 1 Jul

   Fire spreading toward home in Safed, seven firefighting crews on scene

• Developing18:18 · 10 JunFirefighters extinguish blaze near Safed, no injuries
• Developing40 minutes ago · 19:48 · 1 JulFirefighters tackle blaze near structure on Rabbi Street in Safed
• Developing4 days ago · 16:20 · 27 JunFire advancing toward buildings without access routes, firefighters en route
• Developing13:53 · 17 JunIDF 3rd Battalion fire burns building in Safed area

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