Fire and rescue crews brought the massive fire at the BIG shopping complex construction site in Petah Tikva under control after hours of effort, according to N12. All fire sources in the underground parking lot have been extinguished. The Central District fire commander has ordered a special investigation team to probe the cause of the blaze.
Fire and rescue crews brought a massive fire at the underground parking of the future BIG shopping complex in Petah Tikva under control early Sunday morning, after hours of effort, according to N12. All fire sources in the underground parking lot were extinguished by around 03:06. The Central District fire commander ordered a special investigation team to probe the cause of the blaze; authorities are examining the possibility of arson.
The fire was first reported at 16:37 Saturday, when a blaze broke out in the underground parking lot where large quantities of plastic pipes were stored. Firefighters from multiple stations worked for hours, with the fire still uncontrolled as of 20:22. Heavy smoke spread toward the Neve Ganim neighborhood, and major arteries — Jabotinsky Street and Moshe Dayan Street — were closed to traffic. No injuries or trapped persons were reported.
The Zioneer reported earlier Saturday evening that the fire was still uncontrolled as of 23:21. Firefighting crews maintained operations throughout the night, and by 03:06 the fire was declared under control. The investigation team will determine the exact cause of the fire.
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