The Israel Fire and Rescue Services (Central District) have contained a wildfire that threatened homes and a school in Hod HaSharon, announcing full control after an intensive operation. The school that was evacuated earlier in the day has resumed normal activity. Crews remain on site for final extinguishing and scans.
Firefighters have brought a wildfire in an open area in Hod HaSharon under full control, the Israel Fire and Rescue Services (Central District) confirmed. The operation focused on halting the spread of the flames and protecting nearby residential buildings and a school. After a situational assessment at the scene, the school resumed regular activity. Crews are continuing final extinguishing operations and scanning for remaining hotspots.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday, the blaze had prompted the evacuation of the school amid a threat to nearby structures. Ten crews were initially deployed to contain the fire.
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