India, May 1 -- Israel's leading television station was forced to evacuate its studio mid-broadcast on Wednesday as wildfires raging near Jerusalem reached dangerously close to its Neve Ilan facility. The videos of the incident went viral on social media.

The unprecended moment unfolded live on air when veteran news anchor Danny Kushmaro interrupted the evening bulletin and announced that the Channel 12 station was evacuated under orders from Israel's Fire and Rescue Services, The Times of Israel reported.

Channel 12 later confirmed that all staff members had safely evacuated the premises and that emergency protocols were followed, the publication further stated.

Wildfires due to extreme heat and winds broke out near Jerusalem on Wedne...