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.

3 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 19:01 · 5 JulLatest

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

2. 18:53 · 5 Jul

   Hikers have been evacuated from the area.

3. 18:31 · 5 Jul

   Fire breaks out in Beit Keshet forest in Galilee; hikers evacuated

• Strong16:31 · 8 JunWildfire breaks out in Beit Keshet forest; 9 firefighting crews deployed
• Developing15:37 · 28 JunLarge forest fire near Beit Keshet prompts request for aerial firefighting aircraft
• Developing17:58 · 26 JunFire reported at Beit Keshet Junction, firefighters on scene
• Developing11:38 · 24 Jun18 firefighting crews dispatched to brush fire in the Galilee

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