Following danger to those present: Immediate closure order for yeshiva in Yeruham

Southern District Fire and Rescue Commissioner, Chief Fire Officer Itzik Oz, issued an immediate closure order for a yeshiva in Yeruham following a fire that broke out at the site and severe safety deficiencies that were discovered. The order is valid for 30 days.

Southern District Fire and Rescue Commissioner, Chief Fire Officer Itzik Oz, issued an immediate closure order for a yeshiva in Yeruham. The order was given after a fire broke out at the site, and an inspection conducted afterward revealed severe fire safety deficiencies and uses that do not match the building permit. The order mandates an immediate cessation of all activity at the site, and is valid for 30 days, after which the matter will be reviewed. Fire and Rescue authorities emphasize that fire detection and suppression systems, escape routes, and the integrity of electrical and gas systems are essential conditions for protecting human life, and that the responsibility for meeting safety requirements lies with property owners.