Firefighters battle brush fire in Eliakim firing zone's complex terrain, no threat to communities

Firefighters are operating in dense, complex terrain to contain a brush fire that broke out in the military firing zone near Eliakim, N12 reports citing the Israel Fire and Rescue Services. The blaze does not currently threaten any communities.

This report follows a previous bulletin from The Zioneer at 18:17 Jerusalem. The brush fire, located in the military firing zone near Eliakim, is being fought by firefighters navigating dense and complex terrain. According to the Israel Fire and Rescue Services, via N12 reporter Or Ravid, there is currently no threat to nearby communities. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

2 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 18:19 · 15 JulLatest

   Firefighters are operating in dense, complex terrain to contain the blaze.

2. 18:17 · 15 Jul

   Brush fire breaks out in Eliakim firing zone; firefighters on scene, no threat to communities

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