Large Fire at Daliyat al-Karmel Waste Site Prompts Evacuation Orders

A large fire broke out Saturday evening at a waste site in Daliyat al-Karmel, a Druze town in northern Israel. Fire and rescue teams from the Coastal District are working to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the nearby Carmel Park and adjacent neighborhoods. Residents of the western neighborhood of the village have been instructed to shelter in their homes.

Firefighters were dispatched following numerous reports of flames and thick black smoke visible from a distance. A command post was established at the scene, led by the commander of the Haifa Fire Station, with 20 firefighting crews battling the intense flames and heavy smoke. Additional forces have been called in to assist.

Fire and Rescue Services stated that there is no immediate danger to residents, but due to the fire's scale, firefighting operations are expected to continue for several more hours. However, a joint assessment by all involved agencies determined that for safety and health reasons, residents of the western neighborhood must remain indoors.

Police have closed several roads in the area, including the entirety of the Dmon Junction and Al-Jud Junction in Daliyat al-Karmel, and Aba Hushi Road in the direction of Dmon Junction. Residents of the western neighborhood were asked to stay away from the fire scene to keep access routes clear for emergency forces. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area, follow the instructions of security and rescue personnel, and use navigation apps to find alternative routes.