27 Nov 2017 | 10:02 PM UTC
Israel: Explosion reported in Jaffa (Tel Aviv) November 27
Social media sources report an explosion on Yefet Street in the Jaffa area of Tel Aviv on November 27; avoid the area
Event
Local media sources reported an explosion on Yefet Street in the Jaffa area of Tel Aviv late in the evening (local time) on Monday, November 27. There are unconfirmed reports of at least one building on fire. Emergency services are reportedly on the scene. The circumstances surrounding the explosion are currently unclear, with details concerning the nature of the blast (as well as any potential casualties) still emerging. Avoid the area.
Advice
Individuals in Tel Aviv are advised to monitor the situation and avoid the area of the blast until the authorities declare the incident to be fully contained.