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Investigation Finds Children Playing With Fire Caused Supermarket Blaze in Beit Shemesh
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
What happened
Fire investigators determined that children playing with fire caused a supermarket blaze in Beit Shemesh, which spread due to lack of fire safety measures. The fire was contained without injuries, but the supermarket operated without proper fire permits, highlighting the need for strict safety compliance.
- 01Children playing with fire caused the supermarket fire in Beit Shemesh.
- 02The fire broke out in a supermarket on the ground floor of an eight-story residential building.
- 03Firefighters contained the blaze, preventing damage to residential apartments and injuries.
- 04The supermarket operated without a fire safety permit or fire detection and suppression systems.
- 05Israel Fire and Rescue Services stress the importance of fire safety compliance and parental vigilance.
- 06Parents are urged to educate children about fire dangers and remove ignition sources from their reach.
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