Fire and Rescue Services reported that the fire that broke out during an attack in Samaria on Thursday was arson, according to ynet.
Fire and Rescue Services confirmed on Thursday afternoon that the blaze that broke out near Havat Derech Avraham in Samaria earlier in the day was arson, according to ynet. The confirmation marks the latest development in a series of reports on the fire, which occurred during an attack in the area.
At 12:18 Jerusalem, initial reports indicated that a fire was advancing toward the farm but that crews had halted its advance. Shortly thereafter, local reports attributed the fire to arson, and by the afternoon, fire investigators officially ruled the blaze as deliberately set. The source of information thus evolved from initial operational updates to a formal determination by authorities.
The fire was set during an attack in Samaria, the circumstances of which remain under investigation. The Zioneer has reported on the attack and the ongoing security situation in the region.
No casualties or property damage have been reported. The investigation into the attack and the arson continues.
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