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Three Fires Break Out in West Bank Including Near Hebron and Ariel
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First reported by Now 14 · Aug 6, 2026
What happened
Three fires broke out in the West Bank near Hebron, Ma'ale Amos, and Ariel on Thursday, with firefighters working to contain them amid strong winds. A mobile home was destroyed in Ma'ale Amos, and a vehicle fire on Highway 5 caused traffic disruptions. Authorities are investigating the causes.
- 01Three fires erupted in the West Bank near Hebron, Ma'ale Amos, and Ariel on Thursday morning.
- 02A mobile home used for housing was destroyed by fire in Ma'ale Amos with no injuries reported.
- 03About 14 firefighting teams are battling a fire near Beit Dror amid strong winds.
- 04A vehicle fire on Highway 5 spread to open land, leading to road closures and firefighting efforts.
- 05Police closed the westbound Trans-Samaria Highway to allow safe firefighting operations.
- 06An investigation is underway into the cause of the fire in Ma'ale Amos.
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