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Fire breaks out in Petah Tikva underground parking garage, spreading towards residential area

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • A fire erupted in an underground parking garage at a construction site in Petah Tikva, Israel, sending thick smoke into the surrounding residential area.
  • Fire and rescue crews responded to the blaze, which originated in an area storing plastic materials and pipes, contributing to heavy smoke.
  • Separately, a bus caught fire on Highway 7, causing traffic disruptions, though no injuries were reported in either incident.

Thick smoke billowed across Petah Tikva on Saturday as a fire broke out in an underground parking garage at the construction site of the future BIG shopping complex. The blaze sent smoke drifting towards residential towers in the nearby Neve Gan neighborhood, prompting a response from fire and rescue crews.

The fire originated in the underground garage where plastic materials and pipes were stored, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority. Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, locate the source, and ventilate the area. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

In a separate incident on Saturday, a bus caught fire on Highway 7 near the Beit Raban Interchange, leading to the closure of the road to eastbound traffic. The Israel Police advised drivers to avoid the area while firefighters tackled the blaze. No injuries were reported in either the parking garage fire or the bus fire.

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