Severe gas leak in residential building in Ramla, residents evacuated

A severe gas leak occurred in a residential building on Saadia Gaon Street in Ramla. Fire and rescue teams evacuated all residents and disconnected electricity and gas to prevent a disaster. Forces are now working to break into the apartment from which the leak originates and ventilate it.

A severe gas leak occurred today (Sunday) in a residential building on Saadia Gaon Street in Ramla. Fire and rescue teams from the Ayalon station were called to the scene after a report of a gas leak from an apartment. Firefighters identified extremely high gas levels that posed an immediate and real danger, and evacuated all residents of the building and moved civilians away from the area. At the same time, electricity and gas infrastructure to the entire building were disconnected to prevent an explosion. Currently, forces are working to break into the apartment from which the leak originates and ventilate it using specialized equipment. The Israel Fire and Rescue Services emphasize that the incident is still ongoing and ask the public not to approach the area.