Hikers evacuated from wildfire in Beit Keshet forest

A fire is burning in the Beit Keshet forest in the Lower Galilee, and hikers have been evacuated from the area, according to reports.

A fire is burning in the Beit Keshet forest in the Lower Galilee, prompting the evacuation of hikers from the area. The Beit Keshet forest has been the site of several wildfires over recent weeks, as previously reported by The Zioneer. No information on the cause or extent of the fire is currently available.

4 developments

1. 22:07 · 5 JulLatest

   Firefighting crews have gained control of the wildfire.

2. 19:01 · 5 Jul

   10 firefighting crews and 6 aircraft deployed to battle the blaze.

3. 18:53 · 5 Jul

   Hikers have been evacuated from the area.

• Developing15:37 · 28 JunLarge forest fire near Beit Keshet prompts request for aerial firefighting aircraft
• Strong16:31 · 8 JunWildfire breaks out in Beit Keshet forest; 9 firefighting crews deployed
• Strong23:48 · 19 JulFire brought under control in Beit Shemesh, investigators probe cause
• Strong12:38 · 28 JulFirefighters gain control of forest fire in President's Forest near Beit Shemesh

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