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Firefighters Control Large Blaze in Ben Shemen Forests
Firefighters have controlled a large fire in Israel's Ben Shemen forests that spread near major highways. Dozens of teams and four aircraft battled the blaze, which led to the closure of Highway 444. The fire was reported on October 28, 2026.
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- 01Firefighters controlled a large fire in the Ben Shemen forests in Israel's central region.
- 02The blaze spread to areas near Highways 444, 1, and 6.
- 03Dozens of firefighting teams and four aerial units were involved in the operation.
- 04Highway 444 was closed near the Ben Shemen junction due to the fire.
- 05The fire was reported on October 28, 2026.
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