Fire Erupts Near Gush Etzion Junction, Two Firefighting Planes Deployed
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- Fire broke out near Gush Etzion Junction.
- Two firefighting planes were deployed.
- Strong winds are fanning the flames.
- Fire is spreading towards buildings and roads.
- Police are managing traffic and security.
A fire broke out in an open area near the Gush Etzion Junction on Sunday. Firefighters and volunteers from the regional station in Judea are working to contain the blaze, which is spreading due to strong winds. The challenging terrain and the fire's proximity to major roads and buildings prompted the deployment of two firefighting planes from the "Elad" squadron to assist in halting its spread.
Police officers from the Etzion station are also present in the area to manage traffic, keep onlookers away, and maintain order if necessary. Incident Commander, Fire Chief Michael Randy, stated that reinforced teams are battling the fire, which is spreading rapidly in the open area due to the wind. He added that the decision to deploy aerial firefighting resources was made after an assessment of the situation, considering the fire's closeness to structures.
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