Over 190 fires erupt across Israel amid extreme heatwave; arson suspected

Over 190 fires erupt across Israel amid extreme heatwave; arson suspected

Major fires erupt near Shfaram, Ben Shemen Forest, and Ramat Hashofet; authorities suspect some fires may have been deliberately set.

Firefighters Battle Over 190 Blazes During Extreme Israeli Heatwave

Firefighting teams, supported by aircraft, contained several significant blazes primarily in the Northern District, including fires in Rama, Ramat HaShofet, and Shfaram, where four people suffered minor smoke inhalation injuries and storage facilities were damaged. Additionally, authorities responded to a suspected arson incident in Ben Shemen Forest with 11 firefighting teams working across three hotspots. PHOTO: Use according to Section 27 A...