Fire Breaks Out at BIG Shopping Complex Construction Site in Petah Tikva, Roads Closed
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
A fire broke out on August 8, 2026, at the underground parking lot of the BIG shopping complex construction site in Petah Tikva, causing heavy smoke and road closures. Firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze, and residents nearby have been advised to stay indoors and keep windows closed.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A fire started in the underground parking lot of the BIG complex construction site in Petah Tikva.
- The fire began where plastic and pipes were stored, causing heavy smoke.
- Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire and ventilate the area, with efforts continuing into the night.
- Jabotinsky and Moshe Dayan streets were closed due to heavy smoke.
- Residents nearby are advised to close windows and avoid the smoke area.
- The municipality is coordinating with emergency services and providing updates.
A fire erupted on Saturday at the underground parking lot of the BIG shopping complex construction site in Petah Tikva, specifically on Jabotinsky Street. The blaze started in an area where plastic materials and pipes were stored, producing heavy smoke that was reported at the scene. Firefighters from the Israel Fire and Rescue Services are actively working to extinguish the fire, locate the source of the flames, and ventilate the underground parking area.
The firefighting efforts are expected to continue into the night due to the intensity of the fire and the persistent smoke. As a result of the heavy smoke, traffic on Jabotinsky and Moshe Dayan streets has been blocked. Municipal teams are also present at the site to assist. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency responders to operate safely. Residents living nearby have been advised to keep their windows closed and minimize exposure to the smoke. The city municipality is maintaining ongoing communication with emergency services and will provide updates as the situation develops.
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Centre 6Right 2Haredi 2
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.