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Sun 25 Jan 2026 10:20 am - Jerusalem Time

8 Firefighting Teams Surround Fire in UNRWA Ruins in Jerusalem

A fire broke out on Sunday night in the ruins of the former UNRWA compound near Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, prompting the intervention of eight firefighting teams during the night to combat the flames.

Sources said that firefighting teams worked to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes, after the government had previously ordered the demolition of the compound and its evacuation of residents.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation, with a focus on full control of the fire and securing the surrounding area, while no injuries have been reported so far.

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8 Firefighting Teams Surround Fire in UNRWA Ruins in Jerusalem

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