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Fire rages in Haifa near residential buildings

Firefighters in the coastal Israeli city of Haifa battled a fire raging in an open area behind residential buildings on Saturday, the Haifa fire department spokesperson said.

Massive plumes of smoke kicked up by the inferno prompted local residents to place numerous calls to the local fire department.

Firefighters deployed to the scene and managed to quickly gain control over the situation.

Currently, no injuries have been reported.

 Firefighters battled a blaze behind residential buildings in Haifa. December 2, 2023. (credit: HAIFA FIRE AND RESCUE SPOKESPERSON)
Firefighters battled a blaze behind residential buildings in Haifa. December 2, 2023. (credit: HAIFA FIRE AND RESCUE SPOKESPERSON)

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