Fire Rages for Hours at Construction Site Parking Lot in Petah Tikva, Major Roads Closed

A large fire broke out on the evening of August 8, 2026, in the parking lot of a construction site in Petah Tikva, where a new BIG shopping complex is being built. Firefighting and rescue teams have been battling the blaze for several hours without yet gaining control. The heavy smoke from the fire forced authorities to close major roads, including Jabotinsky and Moshe Dayan streets, to traffic. The fire department urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to operate effectively. The situation remains ongoing as firefighters continue their efforts to extinguish the fire.