A fire broke out at the Hof Carmel switchboard in Haifa – citizens were evacuated from the complex

(Haipo) – A fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday night, November 3, 2026, at the Hof Carmel switchboard in Haifa. Fire and rescue teams from the Haifa station were called to the scene, and security personnel at the complex evacuated the citizens due to heavy smoke accumulation in the building. No injuries were reported.

Evacuation of civilians and extinguishing the fire

When fire crews arrived on the scene, it became apparent that security personnel at the complex had already evacuated the citizens present there, due to smoke accumulating in the building. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire and conducted extensive searches to rule out anyone trapped inside the building. In addition, the crews worked to clear the smoke that had accumulated in the central space.

Damage to the complex – an investigation will be conducted during the day

According to spokespeople for the Israel Fire and Rescue Service, no injuries were reported as a result of the fire, but damage was caused to the premises. A fire investigator from the Haifa station is expected to arrive at the Hof Carmel fire station during the day to investigate the circumstances that led to the outbreak of the fire. At this stage, the cause of the fire is unknown and the circumstances of the incident have not yet been clarified. Photos from the scene indicate significant damage to the building's infrastructure, including exposed wiring and extensive fire damage to the walls and ceiling.