Fire breaks out in Ramat Beit Shemesh apt., no injuries reported

Firefighters responded to reports of a fire originating in an electrical cabinet and were informed that smoke was rising toward the building’s upper floors.

A fire broke out in a basement-level apartment of an eight-story building in Ramat Beit Shemesh on Saturday night, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority.

Firefighters responded to reports of a fire originating in an electrical cabinet and were informed that smoke was rising toward the building’s upper floors.

Residents of the building were instructed to remain in their apartments as firefighters began to put out the flames.

Fire extinguished, no injuries reported

Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters ventilated the building, advising residents to remain in their apartments and avoid the stairwell until the process was complete.

No injuries were reported throughout the event.

Israel Fire and Rescue Authority will investigate the cause and origin of the fire, the spokesperson said.