Firefighting crews and aircraft are working to contain a fire spreading through a parking lot near Yokneam, according to reports. The blaze follows a fire reported earlier at the same location, where strong winds had previously hampered containment efforts.
A fire that broke out in a parking lot near Yokneam continues to spread, with firefighting crews and aircraft now deployed to contain the blaze, according to reports. The fire was first reported around 16:20 at the Elyakim parking lot, where strong winds were hampering firefighting efforts, as The Zioneer reported moments earlier. The latest reports indicate that additional firefighting aircraft have been scrambled to the scene as the fire spreads within the parking lot. No casualties have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The area is not considered a security-related incident.
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