A fire that ignited in several vehicles in the Modiin industrial zone is spreading toward Ben Shemen Forest amid strong winds, the Israel Fire and Rescue Services (Central District) reports. Multiple firefighting crews are on site working to contain the blaze; no casualties have been reported.
A fire broke out in several vehicles in the Modiin industrial zone on Wednesday afternoon, spreading toward Ben Shemen Forest due to strong winds, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Services (Central District). Firefighting crews from the Ayalon station were dispatched to the scene and are attempting to prevent the blaze from reaching the forest. No casualties have been reported. The cause of the fire is not yet known. The Ben Shemen Forest-area brush fire in June was a separate incident; the current fire is distinct and ongoing.
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