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KKL Chief Warns of Human-Caused Wildfires Amid Extreme Heat in Israel
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First reported by Kan News · 1 day ago
What happened
KKL's Chief Forester Gilad Ostrovsky warns that Israel's extreme heat and drought, combined with human negligence, greatly increase wildfire risks. Following the 2010 Carmel fire tragedy, KKL has implemented forest management strategies to protect communities. The public is urged to act responsibly while enjoying nature's health benefits.
- 01KKL warns extreme heat and drought in Israel increase wildfire risks, mostly human-caused.
- 02Temperatures hit 41°C in Eilat and 37°C in Safed amid a red heat warning.
- 03KKL enforces 76-meter buffer zones around communities, removing flammable pine trees.
- 04KKL shifts from pine monocultures to diverse native species to enhance forest resilience.
- 05Fire and Rescue Commissioner bans lighting fires in forest areas during heatwave.
- 06Visitors urged to avoid littering, noise, and off-trail hiking to protect forests.
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