Fire

Suspect sets police officers on fire during response to suicide call in Israel's North

When the officers arrived, the suspect poured a flammable liquid on one of the officers and set him alight. Two other officers were burned while attempting to restrain the man.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.
A RESCUE worker whistles to call his team member (not pictured) as he walks past the collapsed floors, following a massive fire that broke out at the Gul Plaza Shopping Mall, in Karachi, Pakistan, January 21, 2026.

Pakistan fire death toll rises to around 50 after shopping mall blaze

Firefighters douse a fire that broke out at a shopping mall in Karachi on January 18, 2026.

More than 65 missing, at least 14 dead after huge Karachi blaze

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at Guryong village, the last shantytown in the Gangnam district, in Seoul, South Korea, January 16, 2026.

Hundreds of firefighters tackle blaze in deprived area of South Korea's Gangnam district


Syria battles uncontrolled forest fires in coastal mountains

While no injuries or structural damage have been confirmed, firefighting efforts continue to be hampered by rugged terrain, limited resources, and hot, dry conditions.

 Flames spread across a forest ground as wildfires that broke out amid soaring temperature days ago continue to effect the northern part of Syria's Latakia governorate on July 29, 2023; illustrative.

Independence Day ablaze: Jerusalemites find strength under fire and ash

This year’s events, though unexpected, reflected the essence of Israeli society – the day was a testament to the resilience of the Israeli people, a tale of overcoming adversity.

 Wildfires rage, with firefighters doing their valiant best.

Israel's fire still burns: Reflecting on the symbolism of our remembrance days - opinion

The worst fires in modern Israeli history erupted just as our people sought to celebrate our hard-won independence.

 AERIAL VIEW of damage caused to Park Canada forest by massive wildfires, May 3

WATCH: What caused the Jerusalem wildfires, and can additional blazes be prevented?

Sarah Ben-Nun, legal correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, and Tamar Uriel-Beeri, editor in chief of The Jerusalem Report, sat down with David Soucy, Founder of Israel Tree Service.

 David Soucy (left), Founder of Israel Tree Service, speaks with Sarah Ben-Nun (center), legal correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, and Tamar Uriel-Beeri (right), editor in chief of The Jerusalem Report, to discuss whether the wildfires in Jerusalem could've been prevented.

WATCH: Drone footage reveals extent of Jerusalem wildfire damage

The fires are believed to have burned through 26,000 dunams of woodlands.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Burning Questions: Shabbat on Fire and the Modern Dilemma


Hamas flames of fury vs Jewish torches of glory - opinion

Palestinian social media posts encouraged followers to join in the orgy of hate on Israel's Remembrance Day and to light fires with the stated goal of burning down forests, cars and homes.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Ben-Gvir says Black Hawk firefighting helicopter purchase approved, but no talks underway

Even if the helicopters were ordered now, they would not arrive in Israel before 2028.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Druze protesters denounce Syrian violence, light tire fires, block intersections in northern Israel

Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of Israel's Druze community, and MK Hamad Amar issued a joint statement asking activists to clear the roads and return home.

 Druze activists set light tire fires to block roads in northern Israel, May 1, 2025.

Netanyahu claims 18 arrests in Israel fires, police surprised

The cause of the extensive fires, which have caused widespread damage to the Jerusalem Hills area, remains unclear.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of fires in the Jerusalem area.