Large Fire Erupts in Underground Parking at BIG Construction Site in Petah Tikva
A significant fire broke out on August 8, 2026, in the underground parking area of the BIG complex construction site in Petah Tikva. The blaze ignited where plastic materials and pipes were stored, producing thick smoke that spread widely and moved toward nearby residential towers in the Neve Gan neighborhood. Firefighters from the Israel Fire and Rescue Services are actively working to extinguish the flames while locating the fire's origin and ventilating the underground parking area. The heavy smoke is visible from a distance and covers a large area around the site. Authorities continue their operations on scene and have promised further updates as the situation develops.
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