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Fire Breaks Out at Bnei Brak Nursing Home, Injuring Dozens
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Incident Overview
On October 1, 2026, a fire erupted in a nursing home located in Bnei Brak, Israel. Firefighters and Magen David Adom (MDA) medics responded to the blaze in the early morning hours. The incident prompted the evacuation of roughly 40 residents, including individuals who were trapped in a burning apartment within the facility.
Injuries and Medical Response
According to the Fire and Rescue Service and MDA, 24 people sustained injuries of varying severity. Two men, aged approximately 70 and 80, were classified as seriously injured; both were sedated, placed on ventilators, and suffered burns to their upper bodies. Four additional residents, aged between 50 and 80, incurred moderate injuries, while the remaining 18 experienced minor injuries. All injured parties were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Hospital Transfers
The injured were taken to four major medical centers: Sheba Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, Ichilov Hospital, and Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center. These facilities provided the necessary acute care, including intensive-care support for the two patients in critical condition.
Authorities’ Actions
Fire and Rescue officials reported that the response teams contained the fire and completed the evacuation without further loss of life. MDA personnel administered on-site medical care before transferring patients to hospitals. No additional details about the cause of the fire or subsequent investigations were released in the initial report.