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Fire erupts near Knesset, Israel Museum in Jerusalem

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A building of the Israel Museum catches fire. June 2, 2024.(photo credit: ISRAEL FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY)
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The Fire and Rescue Authority stated that 14 fire crews, with the help of four firefighting aircraft, were working to extinguish the fire that had erupted at the Valley of the Cross in Jerusalem.

A fire erupted on Sunday near the Knesset and spread to the Israel Museum in Jerusalem on Sunday, which is now under control.

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The Fire and Rescue Authority stated that 14 fire crews, with the help of four firefighting aircraft, worked to extinguish the fire that had erupted at the Valley of the Cross in Jerusalem.

Israel Museum evacuated

In addition, the authority said it had evacuated the Israel Museum in the area where the fire spread.

“The fire first hit the roof of the youth wing building. However, firefighters fully took control of the fire, and there were no casualties or damage, and none of the artwork was in danger,” The Israel Museum said in a statement.
The police said a police helicopter and police forces had operated in the fire area.
The police added that no injuries were reported.

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