A wildfire broke out in open terrain near Tayibe, with 14 firefighting crews operating at the scene. Four firefighting aircraft from the Elad squadron were scrambled to assist ground forces and slow the fire's spread. Firefighters are focusing on protecting the community of Sela'it as the blaze nears the homes.
A fire burning in open terrain near the Arab-Israeli city of Tayibe in central Israel escalated Sunday afternoon, prompting a multi-front ground and aerial response. N12 reports 14 firefighting crews are on site, with four aerial tankers from the Elad firefighting squadron assisting in containing the blaze. The fire is threatening the adjacent community of Sela'it, where firefighters are prioritizing the protection of homes. There are no immediate reports of casualties or damage to structures. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
This is the most significant wildfire reported in the past hour; The Zioneer has tracked several smaller brush fires across the country in recent weeks, all handled without structural damage.
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