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Massive Forest Fire Erupts Near Ben Shemen, Disrupting Major Highways
A large forest fire erupted Wednesday near Ben Shemen Forest, forcing the evacuation of 400 hikers and the closure of Highways 444 and 6. Over 50 firefighting teams and six aircraft are battling the blaze, which spread rapidly from the Hadid cemetery. The fire is moving towards Neot Kedumim.
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What happened
- 01A large fire in Ben Shemen Forest led to the closure of Highways 444 and 6.
- 02Approximately 400 hikers were evacuated from the affected area.
- 03Over 50 firefighting teams and six aircraft are working to contain the blaze.
- 04The fire started at the Hadid cemetery and spread rapidly due to eastern winds.
- 05The blaze is advancing towards Neot Kedumim.
- 06A separate incident of a child's death in a Beitar Illit fire was also mentioned.
The article also notes a separate fatal incident involving a child in Beitar Illit.
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