Firefighters responded to reports of a fire originating in an electrical cabinet and were informed that smoke was rising toward the building’s upper floors.
A fire broke out in a basement-level apartment of an eight-story building in Ramat Beit Shemesh on Saturday night, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority.
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire originating in an electrical cabinet and were informed that smoke was rising toward the building’s upper floors.
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Residents of the building were instructed to remain in their apartments as firefighters began to put out the flames.
Fire extinguished, no injuries reported
Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters ventilated the building, advising residents to remain in their apartments and avoid the stairwell until the process was complete.
No injuries were reported throughout the event.
Strong and brave Firefighter Going Up The Stairs in Burning Building. Stairs Burn With Open Flames (credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)
Israel Fire and Rescue Authority will investigate the cause and origin of the fire, the spokesperson said.
