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Electrical Fault Sparks 13-Hour Fire at BIG Complex Construction Site in Petah Tikva
A fire caused by an electrical fault broke out at the BIG shopping complex construction site in Petah Tikva, burning for over 13 hours. Firefighters controlled the blaze early on August 9, 2026, but structural damage assessments are ongoing, with possible demolition needed.
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What happened
- 01A fire at BIG complex construction site in Petah Tikva lasted over 13 hours before being controlled.
- 02The blaze started in an electrical cabinet in the underground parking lot and spread due to flammable materials.
- 03The affected parking area covers about 2,000 square meters near Jabotinsky and Moshe Dayan streets.
- 04Authorities are assessing structural damage, with possible demolition of parts of the site.
- 05Heavy smoke spread to nearby Neve Gan residential towers during the fire.
- 06A special investigation team from fire services and police is probing the incident.
The fire spread heavy smoke to nearby residential areas, and a joint investigation is underway.
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