The Israel Fire and Rescue Services have gained control over a brush fire in an open area near industrial buildings and an elementary school in Yirka. Reinforced crews from the Zvulun station worked in four sectors to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading toward the structures, according to Israel Fire and Rescue Services. Firefighters are now conducting final extinguishing operations.
The Israel Fire and Rescue Services reported gaining control of a brush fire in an open area near industrial buildings and an elementary school in Yirka. Reinforced crews from the Zvulun station arrived quickly on scene and divided the fire into four sectors — north, middle, south, and east — working to contain and extinguish the flames. Zvulun station commander Deputy Chief Shmuel Franko stated that despite the challenging terrain on a hillside, crews prevented the fire from reaching adjacent industrial buildings. Firefighters are currently completing final extinguishing operations and clearing the area. The fire was first reported at approximately 17:00 Jerusalem, with an earlier bulletin from The Zioneer covering the initial response. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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