Major Fire Near Ben Shemen Forces Road Closures
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
A large fire in the Ben Shemen forest has led to the closure of major roads, including Road 444 and parts of Road 6. Twelve firefighting crews, supported by 50 additional teams and four aircraft, are working to extinguish the blaze. Authorities are urging drivers to use alternative routes and heed instructions from security forces.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Road 444 and parts of Road 6 were closed due to a large fire in the Ben Shemen forest.
- Twelve firefighting crews and four aircraft are battling the blaze.
- Approximately 50 additional firefighting crews have been called to the scene.
- The fire has spread to areas near Roads 1, 6, and 444.
- Authorities are advising the public to avoid the affected roads and follow police instructions.
Israeli police have closed Road 444 in both directions near the Ben Shemen junction due to a large fire that broke out in the Ben Shemen forest area. Road 6 was also closed to northbound traffic near the same junction as the flames spread towards nearby roads, including Road 1. Police urged drivers to use alternative routes and stay updated on traffic changes.
Kaid Zahir, spokesperson for Arab media for the Fire and Rescue Authority, stated that 12 firefighting crews are currently battling the extensive blaze in the brush and trees. He added that approximately 50 additional crews from various districts have been summoned, along with four firefighting aircraft working to contain the fire from the air and prevent its westward spread.
Authorities are warning the public to avoid Roads 444, 1, and 6 in the vicinity of the fire and to follow instructions from security forces and police on the ground.
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