A fire is burning in the Beit Keshet forest in the Galilee, prompting the evacuation of hikers from the area, according to initial reports. Firefighting crews are on scene.
A fire broke out Sunday evening in the Beit Keshet forest in the Galilee, according to initial reports. Hikers were evacuated as firefighting crews responded to the scene. No details on the size of the blaze, cause, or injuries are yet available. This is the latest in a series of wildfires reported in the Beit Keshet area over the past several weeks; prior fires since early June have been contained with aerial support and ground crews, though none were linked to the current incident.
3 developments
- StrongWildfire breaks out in Beit Keshet forest; 9 firefighting crews deployed
- DevelopingLarge forest fire near Beit Keshet prompts request for aerial firefighting aircraft
- DevelopingFire reported at Beit Keshet Junction, firefighters on scene
- Developing18 firefighting crews dispatched to brush fire in the Galilee
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