A brush fire has been reported near Highway 1's Ashlim junction, according to initial reports. Fire crews are responding to the scene. The fire, whose scale is still being assessed, follows several brush fires in the Jerusalem area that were contained over the past two weeks.
A brush fire broke out near the Ashlim junction on Highway 1 this morning, Jerusalem time. Fire and rescue teams are on site and working to contain the blaze; no injuries have been reported and traffic warnings remain in effect. The incident follows two brush fires in the Jerusalem area in recent days that were brought under control: on June 5, crews contained a brush fire near Highway 1, preventing flames from reaching traffic lanes; and on June 6, a brushfire in the Ein Kerem neighborhood was extinguished before reaching homes, with no property damage or casualties, as The Zioneer reported. The spread and full containment time of the current fire are still being assessed.
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