Fire drill scheduled in Ashkelon’s Ir HaYayin

The drill is scheduled for 09:00–14:00 at 5 Shirat Hayayin Street. Firefighters will practise a scenario involving a fire in the parking garage of a high-rise building, as well as rescue scenarios.

Smoke generators will be used during the exercise. Increased movement of firefighting and rescue vehicles is expected around the building and in the neighborhood. The service says no roads are expected to be closed and traffic arrangements are not expected to change.

The Fire and Rescue Service is informing building residents and people in the area in advance that this is a planned exercise only, not a real emergency. For safety reasons, the public is asked to avoid gathering near the activity and to let firefighters and participating forces work without interference.

What to know

• Date and time: Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 09:00 to 14:00.
• Location: 5 Shirat Hayayin Street, Ir HaYayin neighborhood, Ashkelon.
• Firefighters will practise a high-rise parking garage fire scenario and rescue scenarios.
• Smoke generators will be used, and increased movement of firefighting and rescue vehicles is expected.
• No road closures or changes to traffic arrangements are expected.
• The public is asked not to gather near the drill or interfere with the work of firefighters and other participating forces.