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Fire breaks out near Yitzhar in Samaria, firefighters contain blaze

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Fire breaks out near Yitzhar in Samaria, firefighters contain blaze

Primary source Internal intake · 2 reviewed intake signals · Desk window 12:42

TL;DR

A fire broke out near the Israeli community of Yitzhar in the Samaria region of the West Bank on Tuesday. Fire and rescue crews contained the flames before they could reach the residential area, according to the fire service's spokesperson.

01 · THE DISPATCH

A fire ignited near the community of Yitzhar in Samaria on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighting teams from the Israel Fire and Rescue Services responded and extinguished the blaze before it reached the built-up area, the service's spokesperson said. No injuries or property damage were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. This is a routine incident in a region prone to brush fires during the dry season.

02 · How it developed

2 developments

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    Authorities suspect arson after witness reports individual setting the fire and fleeing.

  2. Fire breaks out near Yitzhar in Samaria, firefighters contain blaze

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03 · Source and signal

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