Fire broke out in a residential building in Karmiel: 44 apartments evacuated

A large fire broke out early this morning in a residential building on Tzahal Street in Karmiel. 44 apartments were evacuated, four of which were completely burned. One person was lightly injured. Firefighting forces brought the blaze under control; the municipality opened an evacuation center for residents.

A large fire broke out early this morning (Monday, October 12) in a residential building on Tzahal Street in Karmiel. Large fire and rescue forces were called to the scene and worked to extinguish the flames. During the incident, 44 apartments were evacuated; four of the apartments were completely burned. One person was lightly injured and evacuated to the Galilee Medical Center. Mayor Moshe Kuninsky arrived at the scene with the municipality's security officer Gil Dahan and municipal teams. The municipality opened an evacuation center at the Beit HaMitnadev building, where about 20 residents who were left homeless arrived. After prolonged efforts, the forces brought the fire under control. Fire investigators and the Israel Police are investigating the circumstances of the fire's outbreak. The municipality announced that it will continue to assist affected residents.