Firefighters gain control of brush fire near Kibbutz Karmiya; investigator probing cause

The Israel Fire and Rescue Services have gained control over a brush fire that broke out near Kibbutz Karmiya, N12 reports. A fire investigator is on scene examining the circumstances of the blaze. No casualties were reported.

The brush fire near Kibbutz Karmiya, first reported at 16:34 Jerusalem, has been brought under control by firefighters, the Israel Fire and Rescue Services said. The fire, which burned in a wooded area, did not threaten nearby communities. A fire investigator is on site to determine the cause. No casualties have been reported. (As The Zioneer reported earlier, eight firefighting crews were deployed to the scene.)

2 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 18:34 · 22 JulLatest

   Fire investigator on scene examining circumstances of the blaze.

2. 16:34 · 22 Jul

   Eight firefighting crews contain brush fire near Kibbutz Karmiya; no casualties reported

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