Massive Fire Erupts at Ashfiya Waste Site, Residents Told to Stay Indoors
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
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- A large fire ignited at a waste dump in Ashfiya.
- Residents near the site were told to stay inside their homes.
- Twenty firefighting teams are battling the blaze.
- Efforts are underway to prevent the fire from spreading.
- Roads were ordered to be kept clear for emergency services.
A large fire broke out at a waste disposal site in the town of Ashfiya, sending flames and thick smoke into the sky over the town and surrounding areas. The Fire and Rescue Services Authority issued instructions for residents in neighborhoods near the burning dump to remain in their homes due to the heavy smoke. Twenty teams are working to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the Carmel Park and adjacent residential areas. The authority also urged citizens to stay away from the site and keep roads clear for firefighting crews.
The incident was covered by the "Arab 48" website on Telegram, which also shared a video of the fire. This event follows a similar large fire near homes in Yarka, which led to the evacuation of a commercial complex.
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