A wildfire closes main highway linking Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and sends 12 people to the hospital

Israel wildfires send 12 people to the hospital and close Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway

Many events planned for the country’s memorial day have been cancelled

A wildfire closed the main highway linking Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on Wednesday, sending at least a dozen people to the hospital and turning the skies over Jerusalem gray.

Wildfires rage near Jerusalem as Israeli road closed

Severe wildfires are burning in the vicinity of Jerusalem, with numerous fire and rescue services deployed to bring the flames under control.

Massive Fires Erupt Near Jerusalem in 'National Emergency'

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are assisting in efforts to combat fires erupting near Jerusalem. Ten communities have evacuated, according to reports. According to the Fire and Rescue Service’s Jerusalem District commander, the fires may be the largest in Israel’s history, The Times of Israel reported. “We are amidst a very large wildfire, maybe the largest there has ever been in this country,” Shmulik Friedman told reporters. “Regarding our ac…

Wildfires spread near Jerusalem, fire official says 'maybe Israel's largest ever'

Large brushfires began Wednesday morning local time in the hills to the west of Jerusalem, but the fires are now spreading eastward.

Israel calls for international help as wildfires erupt near Jerusalem

Dry and windy conditions fanned the flames, forcing motorists on the main highway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to abandon their cars and run for their lives.