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Fire Erupts at Jerusalem Hospital, Patients Safely Evacuated

11/23/2025

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A fire at Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital in Jerusalem prompted the evacuation of patients and staff after flames started in a laundry room, quickly controlled by Hadassah security teams.
Firefighters arrived to ventilate smoke and ensure safety, with the hospital reporting no injuries and patients moved from affected wards until the area was cleared.
The fire service said the incident was under control and posed no risk of reignition.

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A fire at Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital in Jerusalem prompted the evacuation of patients and staff after flames started in a laundry room, quickly controlled by Hadassah security teams.
Firefighters arrived to ventilate smoke and ensure safety, with the hospital reporting no injuries and patients moved from affected wards until the area was cleared.
The fire service said the incident was under control and posed no risk of reignition.