Firefighting crews are working to extinguish a fire that entered a building in Ofakim, amid concerns that people may be trapped, according to initial reports.
A structure fire was first reported in Ofakim shortly after 12:28 Jerusalem time, with initial reports describing a burning building. By 12:44, firefighting crews confirmed the blaze had entered the building and were actively working to extinguish it, while expressing concern for possible trapped individuals. The Israel Fire and Rescue Services are responding; no casualties, the extent of damage, or the cause of the fire have been reported yet. As The Zioneer reported at 12:29, a structure fire in Ofakim was initially noted; this report updates the status with crews on scene and the fear of trapped persons.
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