Fire Erupts in Underground Parking at Future BIG Mall in Petah Tikva, Jabotinsky Street Closed
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A fire erupted in the underground parking of the future BIG mall construction site in Petah Tikva on Saturday evening, leading to heavy smoke and closure of Jabotinsky Street. Firefighters are still working to control the blaze and have asked the public to stay clear of the area.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A fire broke out in the underground parking at the BIG mall construction site in Petah Tikva on Saturday evening.
- Heavy smoke caused Jabotinsky Street to be closed to traffic, while Moshe Dayan Street remains open.
- Firefighters from the Central District are tackling multiple fire zones but have not yet controlled the blaze.
- Authorities urge the public to avoid the area to facilitate emergency operations.
- Firefighting efforts will continue until the fire is fully extinguished.
On Saturday evening, a fire broke out in the underground parking lot at the construction site of the future BIG shopping complex in Petah Tikva. Heavy smoke spread throughout the area, prompting firefighters from the Central District to respond to multiple fire zones. Despite ongoing efforts, the fire remains uncontrolled as crews continue extinguishing hotspots and clearing smoke. Authorities have closed Jabotinsky Street to traffic due to the dense smoke, while Moshe Dayan Street remains open. The fire department has urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency responders to operate safely. Firefighting operations are expected to continue until full control and complete extinguishment are achieved.
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