Fire crews began evacuating the first row of homes in the community of Sela'it in western Samaria as a wildfire burning since the afternoon approaches the built-up area. Israel Fire and Rescue Services said 14 crews and four aerial tankers are battling the blaze; no casualties have been reported.
The wildfire near the community of Sela'it in western Samaria escalated Sunday afternoon, prompting an evacuation order for the first line of homes as flames advanced toward the residential area. Fourteen firefighting crews and four aerial tankers from the Elad squadron are operating at the scene, according to Israel Fire and Rescue Services. Footage released by the service shows a large blaze advancing across open terrain. The fire erupted earlier near Tayibe and spread toward Sela'it despite ground and aerial suppression efforts. No injuries have been reported. As The Zioneer reported shortly after the fire broke out (15:01), 14 crews and aerial tankers were initially deployed to slow the spread near Sela'it; the evacuation expands the emergency response as the fire front shifts west.
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