Massive Fire Erupts Near Ben Shemen Forest, Roads Closed
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
A large fire erupted Wednesday afternoon near Ben Shemen Forest, spreading to major highways and prompting road closures. Over 60 firefighting teams, including aerial support, are battling the blaze. Police have closed sections of roads 444, 1, and 6, urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A large fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in the Ben Shemen Forest area.
- The fire spread rapidly to roads 444, 1, and 6.
- Police closed sections of roads 444 and 6.
- Over 60 firefighting teams are working to contain the blaze.
- Fire Commissioner Eyal Caspi ordered a nationwide mobilization of resources.
A large fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in the Ben Shemen Forest area, rapidly spreading to encompass roads 444, 1, and 6. Currently, 12 firefighting teams are working to contain the blaze and prevent its spread, supported by aerial water drops from firefighting planes. Police have closed road 444 in both directions and road 6 northbound from the Ben Shemen interchange.
Due to the fire's progression and the conditions, Fire Commissioner Eyal Caspi ordered a nationwide mobilization of resources. Approximately 50 additional firefighting teams from across all districts are en route to the scene. Authorities are urging the public to completely avoid the affected sections of roads 444, 1, and 6, to use alternative routes, and to obey instructions from security and police forces.
The police stated they will continue to update the public on road closures and traffic changes as the situation develops. They also advised reporting any unusual incidents to emergency number 100 and seeking information via number 110.
