Fire rages for some 10 hours underneath construction site at Petah Tikva mall

A fire burned for about ten hours in an underground parking lot at a construction site in Petah Tikva, from late Saturday until early Sunday, according to Fire and Rescue Services. The blaze occurred within the Big Shopping Center complex, where materials like plastics, wood, pipes, and paint were stored. No injuries were reported as no workers were present due to Shabbat. Authorities closed roads and told the public to stay clear. After nearly ten hours, the fire was under control, and a probe is underway to determine the cause.

A fire raged for around ten hours in an underground parking lot at a construction site in Petah Tikva, from late Saturday until the early hours of Sunday, according to Fire and Rescue Services. The blaze was located within the Big Shopping Center complex, where materials such as plastics, wood, pipes, and paint were stored, increasing the fire's intensity. The first report was received at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Since the fire erupted over Shabbat, no construction workers were present, and nobody was reported injured. Authorities instructed the public to stay clear and closed roads in the area. After nearly ten hours, Fire and Rescue Services said the blaze was under control, and firefighters were scanning the complex to ensure it was extinguished. A probe is underway to determine the cause of the fire.