Firefighters battle to extinguish blaze in Judean Hills

Firefighters battle to extinguish blaze in Judean Hills

Around 50 fire crews and 10 firefighting planes and a helicopter have been deployed to extinguish the blaze.

On Wednesday morning, huge forest fires were declared in the Judean Hills region in central Israel, resulting in evacuations and an extensive emergency response amid high temperatures and strong winds.Read more]]>

Wildfires halt torch ceremony as blazes sweep Judean Hills

(JNS) Multiple wildfires broke out on Wednesday across the Judean Hills amid soaring temperatures and fierce winds, forcing evacuations, road closures and the cancellation of Israel’s state Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony. The most severe blaze ignited in the Eshtaol Forest near Mesilat Zion and Neve Shalom, prompting immediate evacuations. Flames spread rapidly through the parched terrain, intensified by dry weather and gusty condition…

Wildfire Forces First-Ever Cancellation of Israel’s Independence Day Torch-Lighting Ceremony

Several communities were evacuated and firefighting crews were deployed to battle the blaze. By Pesach Benson, TPS A large wildfire in the Jerusalem Hills fanned by strong winds and dry conditions forced authorities to cancel for the first time Israel’s traditional Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony. Several communities were evacuated and firefighting crews were deployed to battle the blaze. “Unfortunately, as the hours pass, the weather …