Fire near Beit Shemesh contained, no expected spread

Fire and Rescue officials said the forest fire near Beit Shemesh is now contained and is not expected to spread further. The update came after the blaze in the area, with crews still working on the ground to gain control and fully extinguish the remaining hot spots.

According to the statement, there is currently no danger to the nearby homes line or to surrounding communities. However, full control over the incident has not yet been achieved.

Firefighting forces will remain at the scene until the operation is completed. Officials said the teams will continue working there until the fire is fully brought under control and all active ignition points are put out.