Firefighters work to prevent Beit Shemesh blaze from reaching nearby moshav

A fire broke out Sunday afternoon in the Beit Shemesh area, with firefighting crews working to prevent the flames from reaching a nearby moshav, according to reports. The Fire and Rescue Services had earlier declared a 'makat esh' (major fire alert) for the blaze.

Sunday's fire in the Beit Shemesh area is ongoing, with firefighters now working to prevent the blaze from reaching a nearby moshav. The Israel Fire and Rescue Services had declared a 'makat esh' (major fire alert) at around 16:47 Jerusalem time as the fire spread. No casualties have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

4 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 17:30 · 2 AugLatest

   Fire brought under control; Routes 395 and 375 remain closed.

2. 17:26 · 2 Aug

   Fire and Rescue Services declare 'major fire alert' and evacuate residents.

3. 17:01 · 2 Aug

   Firefighters working to prevent blaze from reaching nearby moshav.

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