Explosion and fire reported at electricity distribution facilities in Karmiel, Israel

Unverified · Karmiel, Israel · 2026-10-15 10:30 UTC

According to Tasnim News, citing unnamed Hebrew-language media, an explosion and large fire hit electricity distribution facilities in Karmiel, Israel. Tasnim says 16 fire crews fought the blaze for about four hours, 4 apartments burned and 44 people were evacuated, and eyewitnesses heard an explosion at the power transmission facilities shortly before the fire.

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• Tasnim News (Telegram), 2026-10-15 10:30 UTC

First reported 2026-10-15 10:30 UTC; last updated 2026-10-15 11:54 UTC.

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