Highways Closed, 400 Hikers Evacuated as Wildfire Spreads in Central Israel
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Highways closed, 400 hikers evacuated as wildfire spreads in central Israel
A wind-driven blaze near Ben Shemen Forest prompted closures on Highways 6 and 444, with Highway 1 also nearby; 12 firefighting crews and six aircraft are battling the flames as 50 additional teams mobilize nationwide to contain the fire
A forest fire spread quickly under the protection of the winds from the Ben Shemen Forest towards Neot Kedumim • 6 firefighting aircraft and firefighting teams are working in the area. Highway 444 is closed and Highway 6 is partially closed. The public is asked to avoid the area
Israel: There are 12 fire clearances working over the fire, and about 50 fire clearances from other areas are headed for the fire area, and four Elad fire fighting aircraft have also been called in.
A fire that started in an open area quickly spread from Highway 444 to Highways 1 and 6 in the Ben Shemen Forest area. Dozens of fire crews from several departments are working at the scene, including firefighting aircraft that are performing targeted airdrops to contain the fire. The public was asked to completely avoid the area and choose alternative routes.
A fire broke out near Highway 444. The fire quickly spread towards Highways 1 and 6. 12 fire crews and four aircraft are working in the area, and reinforcements from all districts are on the way. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes. The post Fire in Ben Shemen Forest: About 50 fire crews have been dispatched, firefighting aircraft in the air appeared first on JDN.
A large-scale forest and treetop fire is raging in the Ben Shemen Forest area and has spread to Highways 1, 6 and 444. The Fire Commissioner has directed a nationwide emergency mobilization of 50 additional fire crews.
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