Firefighters gain control over brush fire in Tel Sheva

The Israel Fire and Rescue Service has achieved control over a brush fire in the Bedouin town of Tel Sheva, according to N12. Firefighting crews are conducting final extinguishing operations at the scene. No casualties have been reported.

Firefighting crews in southern Israel have contained a brush fire that broke out in the Bedouin town of Tel Sheva, the Israel Fire and Rescue Service said on Tuesday morning. Teams remain on site for final mop-up operations. The fire follows a series of brush and field fires across Israel over the past week, including several near Jerusalem and in the north, as The Zioneer reported. No injuries or property damage have been reported in this incident. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

3 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 08:09 · 13 JunLatest

   Firefighters have gained control over the blaze; no casualties reported.

2. 06:18 · 13 Jun

   Fire spreading across 10 fronts; reinforcements from all southern stations en route.

3. 06:16 · 13 Jun

   Brush and waste fire threatens homes in Tel Sheva

• Developing6 days ago · 23:18 · 6 JunBrushfire in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, brought under control
• Developing17:21 · 5 JunControl achieved over brush fire near Jerusalem's Highway 1
• Developing17:12 · 5 JunBrush fire in Tiberias being tackled by fire crews
• Strong13 hours ago · 20:05 · 12 JunWildfire contained, crews still working on final extinguishing

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