Air-conditioning units catch fire at Karlin Stolin yeshiva on Rubin Street; students from neighboring yeshiva take control before firefighters arrive, trapped in Jerusalem traffic
Yeshiva students prevented what could have been a major disaster in the Ramot neighborhood of Jerusalem this afternoon, after a serious fire broke out in the external air-conditioning units of Karlin Stolin yeshiva.
The incident took place at 30 Rubin Street in Ramot. Flames began consuming the yeshiva's external air-conditioning motors, sending thick smoke into the air and threatening to spread into the building and study halls.
Fire and rescue crews dispatched to the scene became trapped in heavy traffic on Jerusalem's congested roads.
Students from the nearby Finkel yeshiva rushed to the scene and took command of initial firefighting efforts, bringing the blaze under control before professional rescue forces arrived.
The incident ended with no injuries, thanks to the students' alertness and swift response, which prevented massive damage to property and life.
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