Fire breaks out in parking lot in Yokneam area; firefighting aircraft deployed

A fire broke out in a parking lot in the Yokneam area on Tuesday, according to reports. Firefighting aircraft have been dispatched to contain the blaze. No casualties or extent of damage are yet known.

A fire broke out in a parking lot in the Yokneam area on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports citing ynet. Firefighting aircraft have been scrambled to contain the blaze. The circumstances and any casualties are not yet reported.

3 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 16:24 · 4 AugLatest

   Firefighting aircraft deployed to contain the spreading blaze.

2. 16:20 · 4 Aug

   Strong winds are currently hampering firefighting efforts at the scene.

3. 16:09 · 4 Aug

   Fire breaks out in parking lot in Yokneam area; firefighting aircraft deployed

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