Fires are reported in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck Thursday, according to a report. Sources suggest Israel is considering offering assistance to the country.
The massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela early Thursday — a series of magnitude 7.1, 7.2, and 7.5 tremors — have caused secondary fires in the affected areas, according to a report. The quakes triggered widespread structural damage in Caracas and other cities and prompted a tsunami warning for Puerto Rico. Israel is reportedly weighing an offer of assistance to Venezuela, whose authorities have declared a state of emergency and closed the country's main airport. The extent of the fires and casualties remains unclear at this hour. The Zioneer reported earlier on the initial quake and aftermath.
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