Fire Rages in Underground Parking at Future BIG Mall Construction Site in Petah Tikva

First reported by Maariv · 6 hours ago

What happened

A major fire erupted in the underground parking of the BIG mall construction site in Petah Tikva, causing road closures and heavy smoke. Firefighters continue battling the blaze, which is expected to last into the night, while authorities urge residents to avoid the area and keep windows closed.

• 01A fire broke out in the underground parking of the BIG mall construction site in Petah Tikva.
• 02Firefighters have been working for hours but have not yet controlled the blaze.
• 03Heavy smoke caused closure of Jabotinsky and Moshe Dayan streets.
• 04Firefighting efforts and ventilation operations are expected to continue overnight.
• 05Residents near the site are advised to keep windows closed and avoid the area.
• 06The municipality is coordinating closely with emergency services and providing updates.

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Full coverage · 11 outlets

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Fire Rages in Underground Parking at Future BIG Mall Construction Site in Petah Tikva

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Underground Fire Rages for Hours at Future BIG Mall Construction Site in Petah Tikva

Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Fire Rages in Parking Lot of BIG Complex in Petah Tikva, Roads Closed

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Fire Breaks Out at BIG Shopping Center Construction Site in Petah Tikva, Roads Closed

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Fire Breaks Out at BIG Shopping Complex Construction Site in Petah Tikva, Roads Closed

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

Firefighters Battle Uncontrolled Fire at BIG Shopping Complex Construction Site in Petah Tikva

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Firefighters Struggle to Control Blaze at Future BIG Mall Construction Site in Petah Tikva

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Fire Breaks Out in Underground Parking at Petaḥ Tikva Construction Site, Roads Closed

YnetCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

Fire Breaks Out in Underground Parking at BIG Construction Site in Petah Tikva

MaarivCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

Large Fire Erupts in Underground Parking at BIG Construction Site in Petah Tikva

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