Israel Battles Massive Wildfires Near Jerusalem as International Aid Arrives

Wildfires near Jerusalem force evacuations and disrupt national ceremonies

A fast-moving wildfire near Jerusalem forced evacuations, disrupted memorial events, and led Israel to seek international firefighting aid as strong winds and dry conditions fueled the blaze.Aaron Boxerman reports for The New York Times.In short:Wildfires near Jerusalem prompted the evacuation of several towns and the closure of major roads, coinciding with Israel’s annual memorial day.Firefighting efforts were hampered by high winds and dry wea…

Firefighters Battle Israel's 'Largest Ever' Wildfires

Israeli firefighters are battling wildfires that have been raging near Jerusalem for two days. Emergency services have described the wildfires as some of the “largest ever” in the country’s history. The fires broke out on [...] The post Firefighters Battle Israel’s ‘Largest Ever’ Wildfires appeared first on The People's Voice.

Wildfire in Israel burns 5,000 acres as drivers forced to flee cars

The blaze is the most significant Israel has seen in the past decade, says the country's fire and rescue authority.

Smoke Blankets the Skies of Jerusalem as Massive Fire Draws International Response - News Addicts

Several countries sent firefighting aircraft to Israel on Thursday as crews battled for a second day to extinguish a wildfire that had shut down a major highway linking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and sent drivers scrambling from their cars. The fire broke out around midday on Wednesday, fueled by hot, dry conditions and fanned by […] The post Smoke Blankets the Skies of Jerusalem as Massive Fire Draws International Response appeared first on News Ad…

Israeli Air Force uses big guns to contain Jerusalem-area fire

IAF aircraft join 155 firefighting teams as 1,900 hectares burn near Jerusalem; international help en route, arrests in suspected arson.

Israel wildfires spread near Jerusalem, drawing national emergency declaration from Netanyahu – CLG News

Israel wildfires spread near Jerusalem, drawing national emergency declaration from Netanyahu | 1 May 2025 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that rapidly spreading wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city, as he declared the situation a “national emergency.” Thick smoke billowed above highways near Jerusalem as firefighters rushed to control wildfires that have injured several people and prompted the military t…