Fire controlled in Samaria; suspected cigarette butt from vehicle

Firefighters have gained control over a blaze in Samaria, according to Israeli media reports. The fire is suspected to have been started by a discarded cigarette butt thrown from a passing vehicle.

Firefighters gained control over a fire in Samaria on Saturday evening. Initial reports indicate the fire may have been sparked by a cigarette butt discarded from a vehicle. The Israel Fire and Rescue Services responded, and the blaze was contained without further threat. No casualties or damage to property have been reported.

3 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 08:10 · 19 JulLatest

   Experts rule out arson, citing discarded cigarette as likely cause.

2. 21:30 · 18 Jul

   Cigarette butt officially confirmed as the cause of the wildfire.

3. 21:00 · 18 Jul

   Fire controlled after five hours; suspected cause is a cigarette butt.

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