Massive Fire Continues at Usfiya Waste Site, Firefighters Battle Intense Blaze
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
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- 13 firefighting teams are battling a large fire at the Usfiya waste site.
- Firefighters worked through the night and continue efforts Sunday.
- There is currently no danger to local residents.
- Authorities are preparing for potential fire spread due to weather.
- Firebreaks have been created and access routes improved.
Thirteen firefighting teams from the Coastal District of the Fire and Rescue Services are continuing their efforts Sunday morning to combat a significant fire at the waste site in Usfiya. Firefighters are contending with a substantial fire load, flames, and heavy smoke. According to the Fire and Rescue Services, there is currently no danger to residents in the area. The organization noted that firefighters worked continuously at the site throughout the night. However, given the expected weather conditions for Sunday, the fire services have prepared plans to manage the possibility of the fire worsening and spreading. Concurrently, the Nature and Parks Authority has used engineering equipment to create firebreaks around the waste site to prevent its spread. Additional access routes for firefighting vehicles have also been opened. The Israel Police are also assisting at the scene, managing traffic in the area to allow the forces to operate without obstruction.
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