Dozens of Firefighters Battle Major Blaze at Asfiya Waste Site
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
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- Twenty firefighting crews are battling a large fire at a waste site in Asfiya.
- The fire is producing significant smoke plumes visible from a distance.
- Efforts focus on preventing the fire from spreading to Carmel Park and homes.
- The public is urged to avoid the area and keep roads clear for emergency services.
A massive fire erupted at a waste disposal site in the town of Asfiya, sending flames and thick smoke plumes visible from afar. Twenty firefighting and rescue crews are engaged in intensive efforts to control and extinguish the blaze. Efforts are currently focused on containing the fire and preventing its spread to the "Carmel Park" forests and nearby residential areas.
The Fire and Rescue Authority issued an urgent appeal to the public, urging them to stay away from the fire zone and keep surrounding roads clear for emergency vehicles and firefighting teams. The authority is working to manage the situation and prevent further escalation.
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