Overview
- A man and a woman in their 80s were evacuated in critical condition and later pronounced dead at Laniado Hospital.
- Emergency teams treated and transported 11 people for smoke inhalation, including a 73-year-old in serious condition, a 42-year-old in moderate condition, and seven with light injuries, among them two children.
- Firefighters said thick smoke filled the hallways and instructed residents to barricade inside their apartments during the operation.
- MDA and Hatzalah responders reported a rapid arrival with large forces and prolonged resuscitation efforts for two trapped residents.
- Fire and Rescue reported that early findings indicate unattended candles likely caused the blaze, with the investigation continuing.