Firefighters Battle Spreading Brush Fire Near Beit Shemesh Endangering Ksalon Homes

A large brush fire has broken out in the moshav of Ksalon near Beit Shemesh, prompting a significant firefighting response. Dozens of firefighting teams and aircraft are actively working to contain the blaze, which has led the Fire and Rescue Services to declare a "fire attack" protocol due to the fire's intensity and rapid spread. Authorities have warned that the fire poses a direct threat to the residential areas within the moshav. Firefighters are focused on halting the fire's advance to protect homes and prevent harm to residents and property. Additional forces continue to arrive at the scene as the situation remains under active management.