Large fire in Usfiya: Residents of the neighborhood asked to stay indoors

A fire broke out at a waste site in Usfiya. 20 firefighting teams are operating at the scene, no casualties. Residents of the western neighborhood were asked to stay in their homes, major roads were blocked to traffic.

A large fire broke out this evening (Saturday, October 3, 2026) at a waste site in the town of Usfiya. 20 firefighting teams arrived at the scene and continue to work to extinguish the fire. At this stage there are no casualties and no danger to residents, but due to the size of the fire, extinguishing work is expected to continue for hours. In a joint situation assessment by all parties, it was decided that residents of the western neighborhood of the village would stay in their homes for their safety and health. The police blocked several major roads in the area: Damon Square and Al-Joud Square in Usfiya were completely closed to traffic, and Abba Hushi Road was closed towards Damon Square. The police ask the public to avoid coming to the area and to follow the instructions of the security forces.