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Firefighters rescue 25 people from Netanya apartment building fire, 13 evacuated to hospital

Firefighters rescued 25 people from a fire at an apartment building on Macdonald Street in Netanya. Thirteen of those rescued required hospital treatment, though most were reported to be in mild or satisfactory condition. The fire was reported at 11:34 p.m. and was contained by firefighting and rescue teams, including MDA and United Hatzalah.

Jerusalem Post / Israel News Firefighters rescued 25 people from a burning apartment building in Netanya overnight, with 13 requiring hospital treatment after the blaze. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.

Follow us on Google A Unit Hatzalah medic stands in front of a burning apartment building on Macdonald Street in Netanya, 18 June, 2026. (photo credit: United Hatzalah Spokesperson ) By JERUSALEM POST STAFF JUNE 18, 2026 09:21 Firefighters rescued 25 trapped individuals from a flaming apartment building in Netanya early on Thursday morning, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority confirmed.

Of those rescued, 13 were evacuated to the hospital for further medical treatment, of which 10 were listed to be in mild condition, and three, a mother and her children, were listed as being in satisfactory condition, according to the announcement.

The fire, which occured on Macdonald Street in Netanya, was reported at 11:34 p.m. to Magen David Adom's Emergency Dispatch Center in the Sharon region, MDA confirmed.

United Hatzalah medical teams provided medical assistance to casualties on Macdonald Street, Netanya, 18 June, 2026. (credit: United Hatzalah Spokesperson) MDA, United Hatzalah attend scene, provide medical aid

Firefighting and rescue teams, including those from MDA and United Hatzalah, gained control of the fire, preventing it from spreading throughout the building, and searched the premises extensively to ensure that everyone was evacuated safely.

The source of the outbreak is currently under investigation by IFRA.

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The Jerusalem PostIndependentCenter3 days ago
Firefighters rescue 25 people from Netanya apartment building fire, 13 evacuated to hospital

Firefighters rescued 25 people from a fire at an apartment building on Macdonald Street in Netanya. Thirteen of those rescued required hospital treatment, though most were reported to be in mild or satisfactory condition. The fire was reported at 11:34 p.m. and was contained by firefighting and rescue teams, including MDA and United Hatzalah.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a fire incident without taking a stance or showing bias. It provides factual details about the event, the number of people affected, and the response from emergency services. There is no indication of ideological framing or selective emphasis.

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