A large fire in the Samaria region continues to spread, damaging 13 homes so far, according to reports from the area. Four firefighting aircraft have been deployed to assist in gaining control of the flames. No casualties have been reported.
At 16:44 Jerusalem, the fire in the Samaria region has spread further, with 13 homes now confirmed damaged and four firefighting aircraft deployed to assist in containment. The blaze, which broke out earlier today, has been expanding despite ground crews' efforts. No additional casualties have been reported beyond a firefighter who was injured earlier.
Initial reports at 15:27 Jerusalem indicated that six homes had been damaged, a firefighter injured, and a fire truck destroyed in the settlement of Havat Gilad. Within the same minute, further reports raised the damage count to more than 10 homes. At 16:35 Jerusalem, The Zioneer confirmed that more than 10 homes had been damaged and a fire truck destroyed. The current update raises the damage toll to 13 homes and adds the deployment of four firefighting aircraft.
The Zioneer previously reported on June 3 that fires in the Samaria region were brought under control with the assistance of firefighting aircraft and volunteers. Earlier today, at 16:15 Jerusalem, The Zioneer noted that four firefighting aircraft had been dispatched to a blaze, though the location was not specified at the time. The cause of the current fire remains under investigation.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Firefighting crews remain on scene, and the damage count may rise further. No additional casualties have been reported.
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