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Nine Injured in Acid Leak at Kiryat Gat Swimming Pool
A spill of approximately 100 liters of hydrochloric acid was reported at the municipal swimming pool in Kiryat Gat, leaving nine people with minor injuries. Magen David Adom (MDA) confirmed that two victims were transported to the hospital by ambulance, while three others sought medical attention independently. An investigation into the cause of the leak is underway.

Dramatic rescue: woman jumps from 11th floor in Berlin fire
A massive fire trapped a woman on the windowsill of an 11th-floor apartment in a high-rise building. Firefighters arriving at the scene discovered that their rescue ladder could not reach the height of the apartment. As the building structure began to collapse, the woman made a desperate leap into the rescue basket. Firefighters caught her at the last possible second, narrowly avoiding a tragedy.

Bus driver collapsed while driving, hit a car - and was evacuated in critical condition
The man, about 50 years old, apparently suffered a medical event on Highway 651 near the Yam Junction. Rescue teams extracted him from the driver's cabin without a pulse or breathing and performed advanced resuscitation procedures that included eight electric shocks. The driver of the private car was lightly injured and the bus passengers were not harmed.

Bus driver in critical condition after collapsing at the wheel
A bus driver collapsed and lost consciousness while driving today, Thursday, causing a collision with a vehicle on Highway 651 near Yam Junction. MADA teams evacuated the 50-year-old man to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in critical condition while performing ongoing resuscitation efforts.

Bus driver collapsed while driving and collided with a vehicle, his condition is critical
An unusual incident occurred this evening (Thursday) on Highway 651 near the Yam Junction: a bus driver, aged about 50, collapsed and lost consciousness while driving, apparently due to a medical issue. Following the collapse, the bus collided with a private vehicle.
Major fire at the BIG complex construction site in Petah Tikva
A fire broke out in the underground parking lot at the construction site of the BIG complex in Petah Tikva, where plastic and pipes were stored. Heavy smoke covers a large area and is spreading towards the Neve Gan towers, while firefighting teams are working to locate the source and ventilate the parking lot.

Within minutes: two snake bite incidents, man in serious condition
A man aged about 60 was hospitalized in serious condition following a snake bite in Kafr Qara. Minutes later, an 18-year-old was evacuated in moderate condition after a similar incident.

Suspected serial arson in Ramat Gan: seven injured
An unusual incident occurred in central Ramat Gan overnight as fires broke out in three separate locations. Seven residents were hospitalized with light smoke inhalation. Fire investigators suspect intentional arson.

Accident in the Jordan Valley: Five injured, four of them seriously
Firefighters from the Samaria regional station rescued a female driver trapped in a vehicle that overturned onto its roof in a traffic accident near Moshav Mechora in the Jordan Valley. Simultaneously, the teams worked to extinguish another vehicle that flew to the side of the road and caught fire. Magen David Adom (MDA) medics and paramedics provided medical treatment at the scene to 5 injured...

Fuego volcano erupts in Guatemala: Authorities warn of critical 72 hours
About 1,700 people remain in shelters following the eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala. Authorities have raised the alert level to red, warning that the next 72 hours are critical due to mudflows.

"The fire is advancing rapidly": Fire near Ben Shemen, Highways 1 and 6 blocked
14 teams and 4 firefighting aircraft are operating at the scene to contain the fire spreading rapidly due to the winds. Highway 6 has been blocked in both directions near the Daniel Interchange and Highway 1 has been closed eastbound. The Fire and Rescue Services called on the public to avoid arriving in the area.

Europe in flames: Firefighters exhausted, thousands evacuated — "We are looking into hell"
Massive wildfires are raging across Spain, the UK, Corsica, and Greece, where three firefighters have died and thousands of tourists have been evacuated from resorts.

Man in his 60s in serious condition after drowning near Neve Yam beach
A man aged approximately 60 was pulled from the water near Neve Yam beach. MADA paramedics provided emergency care on-site before transporting him to Rambam Hospital, where he remains in serious condition under sedation and intubation.

After Spain and France: Large-scale forest fires hit Turkey
Turkish firefighting teams, supported by aircraft, continue efforts to control forest fires in the country's southwest. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of homes and a hospital, and closed a major highway.

Fire in Sha'ar HaNegev Industrial Zone Brought Under Control
Firefighters have brought a large fire under control in the Sha'ar HaNegev industrial zone on Monday, following hours of intensive firefighting efforts.

Fire in Sderot: Control Not Yet Achieved, Major Routes Blocked
Following a fire in the Sderot industrial zone, police have closed adjacent roads and urged citizens to stay away. The Sderot train station has suspended operations, while rail traffic elsewhere continues as normal.

Fire in Beit Hanina: Casualties reported as rescue operations continue
Four people were injured in a fire that broke out in a residential building in the Beit Hanina neighborhood of Jerusalem, including one child in serious condition and two others in moderate condition. Fire and police forces are currently on-site conducting rescue operations.

"Within minutes the whole street was filled with fire trucks": Toxic gas leaked in a residential building in Ramat HaSharon
A leak of methyl bromide, a toxic gas used for agricultural pest control, led on Friday to the mobilization of fire, police, and Magen David Adom forces to the residential building. The container was located on the minus 2 floor of the building: "Apparently, a child or a teenager moved the container or damaged it, and that is what caused the leak."

Two-year-old toddler bitten by a snake in Beit Shemesh, in moderate condition
A two-year-old toddler was bitten by a snake in the yard of her home in Beit Shemesh. She was evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem in moderate condition.

35 Dead, Including Women and Children, in Fatal Bus Collision in Syria
Two buses collided on the road between Deir ez-Zor and Palmyra, causing one to catch fire. 30 people were injured, including security personnel. Helicopters were dispatched for medical evacuation, and hospitals have been placed on high alert.