Large fire threatens homes in Hawara, Samaria

A large fire is burning near the village of Hawara in Samaria, threatening local homes, according to reports from the area. Route 60 (the Hawara bypass) remains open for now. Firefighting crews are responding.

A large fire broke out near the village of Hawara in Samaria on Friday afternoon, threatening residential homes. The blaze is burning in the open area adjacent to the village, as documented by observers in the area. Route 60, the Hawara bypass road, remains open to traffic at this stage. Firefighting crews have been dispatched to the scene. The cause of the fire has not yet been reported.

This follows an earlier report of a developing fire near the same area, published by The Zioneer minutes before, at 12:49 Jerusalem time. The situation is developing; no injuries have been reported and the extent of damage is not yet known.

2 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 12:52 · 19 JunLatest

   The fire is now threatening homes in the village of Hawara

2. 12:49 · 19 Jun

   Developing fire near Hawara bypass road, Samaria

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