A fire is spreading in a moshav near Beit Shemesh, with the Fire and Rescue Services declaring a 'major fire alert' and evacuating residents, according to reports. The extent of the blaze and any casualties have not yet been reported.
The fire that broke out near Beit Shemesh earlier Sunday afternoon has escalated, with the Fire and Rescue Services declaring a 'makat esh' (major fire alert) and evacuating residents from a nearby moshav, according to reports. As The Zioneer reported at 17:01, firefighting crews were initially working to prevent the flames from reaching the moshav. The situation has since worsened, with the fire now spreading and prompting the heightened alert. The cause of the fire and any injuries remain under investigation.
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