Fire at Waste Site Causes Strong Odor in Beit Shemesh
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
A fire at a waste disposal site in "Shayaret Yehuda" caused a strong odor in Beit Shemesh on Thursday. Firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze, which originated from internal combustion in a pile of garden waste. Authorities have confirmed there is no immediate danger to residents and no evacuation orders are in place. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the site's compliance with its permits is also being reviewed.
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- A fire at a waste site in "Shayaret Yehuda" caused a strong odor in Beit Shemesh.
- Fire and rescue teams are currently working to extinguish the blaze.
- The Beit Shemesh Municipality stated there is no immediate danger or need for evacuation.
- The fire is believed to have started from internal combustion in a pile of garden waste.
- The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- The site's compliance with its permits is also being examined.
A fire broke out in a pile of garden waste at a licensed waste disposal site in the quarry area of "Shayaret Yehuda" on Thursday, leading to a strong, pungent odor in Beit Shemesh. Fire and rescue teams are working at the scene. The Beit Shemesh Municipality stated that there is no immediate danger and no evacuation orders have been issued. The fire originated from internal combustion within the waste pile, according to an initial assessment by the municipal environmental unit, which was dispatched following reports of smoke in the area. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Municipal officials noted that the extent and direction of the smoke depend on wind conditions and weather. The Director of the Environmental Unit, Dr. Avi Bracha, has reported the incident to the Ministry of Environmental Protection. In addition to firefighting efforts, the site's compliance with its permits and licenses is being examined. The municipality has pledged to continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as necessary.
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