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Fire breaks out in Yitzhak Rabin's first home in Jerusalem

A fire broke out in the house where former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was born and spent his first days at, located on Ethiopia Street in central Jerusalem, the Fire and Rescue Spokesperson's unit announced on Tuesday.

A fire breaks out in the childhood home of Israel's first prime minister, Yitzhak Rabin, in Jerusalem, August 27, 2024. (Fire and Rescue Spokesperson's Unit)

Firefighters from the Merhav HaUma station quickly contained the blaze, which started on the top floor, completely destroying the level.

Investigators are working on determining the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported.