Firefighters control open-area blaze in Ahisamakh, south of Tel Aviv

The Israel Fire and Rescue Services have gained control over a brush fire in the open area of Ahisamakh, after a prolonged operation to halt the flames' spread and protect nearby homes. Firefighting crews remain on site conducting final extinguishing operations to prevent reignition.

The Israel Fire and Rescue Services (Central District) reported at 17:08 that crews had brought a brush fire in the open area of Ahisamakh under control. Firefighters conducted an extended operation to contain the spread and protect residential structures. Final extinguishing work and searches for hidden hotspots remain underway. No casualties have been reported and the cause of the fire has not been stated. This is the latest in a series of brush and open-area fires across central and southern Israel in recent weeks, as The Zioneer has covered from Lifta and Highway 1 (June 5) to Ein Kerem (June 6) and Bat Ayin (June 14).

2 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 17:09 · 16 JunLatest

   Firefighters have gained control over the blaze and are conducting final extinguishing.

2. 15:07 · 16 Jun

   Wildfire threatening homes in Ahi Samakh, firefighting crews on scene

• Strong3 days ago · 08:09 · 13 JunFirefighters gain control over brush fire in Tel Sheva
• Developing23:18 · 6 JunBrushfire in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, brought under control
• Developing19:25 · 3 JunFire breaks out in Beit Shemesh, firefighters on scene
• Strong4 days ago · 20:05 · 12 JunWildfire contained, crews still working on final extinguishing

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