A fire is burning in open terrain near the community of Margaliot in the Upper Galilee, according to Israel Fire and Rescue Services. Firefighting aircraft are assisting ground crews in containing the blaze. Incident commander Fire Chief Roi Finish said forces are operating with combined ground and aerial efforts to stop the fire and prevent danger to the community.
A fire broke out in open terrain near the northern community of Margaliot on Tuesday afternoon, according to Israel Fire and Rescue Services. Firefighting aircraft were scrambled to assist ground crews in containing the blaze. Incident commander Fire Chief Roi Finish said forces are operating with combined ground and aerial efforts to stop the fire and prevent danger to the community. The cause of the fire is not yet known. No injuries have been reported. The fire is the latest in a series of brush and open-area blazes across northern Israel in recent weeks, as dry conditions and vegetation have fueled multiple incidents.
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