Major industrial fire breaks out in central Israel as seven crews battle blaze

Seven firefighting and rescue teams are currently tackling a large fire at an industrial building in Hod HaSharon, a town in central Israel. The operation began on Sunday and presents significant challenges due to the risk of structural collapse, with crews working simultaneously to stabilise the building and prevent sections from falling whilst continuing active firefighting efforts.

Fire service personnel are implementing additional safety measures as they battle the blaze, with collapse prevention becoming a critical part of the ongoing response. The complexity of the operation requires coordinated efforts between multiple teams to ensure both the effectiveness of firefighting operations and the safety of rescue personnel working at the site.

Hod HaSharon, located in the Sharon region north of Tel Aviv, is home to numerous industrial facilities. The scale of the emergency response, with seven crews deployed, indicates the severity of the fire and the resources required to contain it safely.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.