On Saturday, September 20, 2025, a 60‑year‑old man’s electric wheelchair caught fire in Jerusalem’s Jerozolimskie Alleys, prompting witnesses to rescue him and sparking a family fundraising drive.
Fire Breaks Out in Jerozolimskie Alleys
The electric wheelchair ignited while traveling through Jerusalem’s Jerozolimskie Alleys. The blaze started in the battery cells, engulfing the 60‑year‑old passenger in flames.
Rapid Rescue by Bystanders
Witnesses immediately removed the burn victim from the vehicle and handed him to arriving medical personnel. The patient was transported to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Cause of the Fire
Investigators note that the fire began in the wheelchair’s battery cells during the man’s return from the Foundation Avalon “Wheelmagedon” event.
Wound Severity and Treatment Plan
Victim Zygmunt Gębski sustained third‑degree burns on his back, shoulders, and arms. He is at the Eastern Center for Burn Treatment and Reconstructive Surgery in Łęczna, where skin grafts are planned.
Family‑Led Fundraising Campaign
Pawel Gębski, the victim’s son, is running a fundraiser through the Avalon Foundation. After reaching its target, excess funds will support rehabilitation for other Avalon Foundation clients.
