Firefighters battle blaze spreading toward home in Safed

Firefighting crews are working to contain a fire spreading from an open area toward a home in Safed, according to reports. Residents have been asked to shelter in place and close windows. No injuries have been reported.

This evening, firefighters are battling a blaze that is spreading from an open area toward a home in Safed. Residents were asked to shelter in place and keep windows shut to avoid smoke inhalation, according to reports. No injuries or damage have been reported yet. The fire broke out minutes after a similar incident on Har'i Street in Safed, which crews were also addressing, as The Zioneer reported at 18:27. The cause of the current blaze has not been determined.

3 developments

1. 4 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
• Developing3 hours 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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