Fire in Migdal HaEmek: Infant and child rescued from smoke-filled apartments

A fire broke out in a residential building in Migdal HaEmek; an infant and a child were rescued along with four other residents. A woman about 65 years old was moderately injured from smoke inhalation, and two others were lightly injured. Five firefighting teams operated at the scene and brought the fire under control.

A fire broke out this evening (Thursday) in the stairwell of a four-story residential building on 1953 Street in Migdal HaEmek. The thick smoke spread quickly and entered apartments, trapping residents inside. Five firefighting teams from the Nof HaGalil station were called to the scene, extinguished the fire, and rescued six trapped residents, including an infant and a child. A woman about 65 years old was moderately injured from smoke inhalation, and two others were lightly injured with respiratory issues. United Hatzalah teams provided initial medical treatment at the scene. The incident commander, Fire Captain Shai David, reported that after the rescue, searches were conducted in all apartments to rule out additional trapped individuals, and the incident was brought under control.