Massive Fire Engulfs Jerusalem Residential Building; Traps Feared

A large fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in a residential building in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem, with powerful flames spreading rapidly. Dozens of emergency teams responded to the scene.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing enormous flames engulfing the building. The primary concern among emergency responders was the possibility of residents being trapped inside their apartments as the fire intensified.

Footage from the scene, credited to 'Hatzala' (a volunteer emergency medical service), showed the scale of the blaze. The cause of the fire and the extent of any potential injuries or fatalities were not immediately clear.