Large Fire Erupts in Ben Shemen Forest, Hundreds Evacuated
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A large brush fire ignited in Israel's Ben Shemen Forest on Wednesday, fanned by strong winds and spreading quickly. Around 400 hikers were evacuated from the area as firefighting crews and six aircraft battled the flames. Road 444 was closed, and the public was advised to stay away.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Approximately 400 hikers were evacuated from Ben Shemen Forest due to a large brush fire.
- The fire, which started near Hadid, is spreading east towards Neot Kedumim.
- Six firefighting aircraft are assisting ground crews in battling the blaze.
- Road 444 has been closed in both directions because of the fire.
- The public has been asked to avoid the Ben Shemen Forest area.
A large brush fire broke out on Wednesday in the Ben Shemen Forest, spreading rapidly due to strong winds and prompting the evacuation of approximately 400 hikers from the area. Fire and rescue forces, supported by six firefighting aircraft from the 'Elad' aerial firefighting squadron, are engaged in intensive efforts to control the blaze. The fire's origin was identified near Hadid, and it is spreading eastward towards the Neot Kedumim area. Road 444 has been closed in both directions due to the fire. Firefighters from the 'Lahav' unit of the Fire and Rescue Services were deployed to assist in locating and escorting hikers out of the danger zone, ensuring their safety. The public has been urged to avoid the area.
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