Firefighters Control Large Blaze in Ben Shemen Forests
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Firefighters have controlled a large fire that broke out in the Ben Shemen forests in central Israel, spreading to areas near major highways. Dozens of teams and four aircraft were involved in extinguishing the blaze. Highway 444 was closed near the Ben Shemen junction due to the fire.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Firefighters controlled a large fire in the Ben Shemen forests in central Israel.
- The fire spread to areas near Highways 444, 1, and 6.
- Dozens of firefighting teams and four aircraft battled the blaze.
- Highway 444 was closed near the Ben Shemen junction.
- The fire was reported on October 28, 2026.
Firefighting crews have successfully brought under control a large fire that erupted in the Ben Shemen forests in central Israel. The blaze spread to areas near Highways 444, 1, and 6. Dozens of firefighting teams, supported by four aircraft, worked to extinguish the flames and prevent further spread. As a result of the fire, Highway 444 was closed near the Ben Shemen junction, while Highway 6 remained open to northbound traffic. The fire was reported on October 28, 2026.
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