N12 correspondent Or Ravid posted additional footage from the firefighting operation at the Elyakim firing ranges, credited to photographer Kobi Richter and Israel Fire and Rescue Services.
N12 correspondent Or Ravid shared additional footage from the firefighting operation at the Elyakim firing ranges on Wednesday evening, credited to photographer Kobi Richter and the Israel Fire and Rescue Services. The images offer a further view of the response to the blaze that broke out at the site.
The fire first emerged in the military firing zone near Elyakim at 18:17 Jerusalem, with firefighters battling a brush fire in dense, complex terrain. Initial reports from the Israel Fire and Rescue Services, cited by N12, indicated no threat to nearby communities. By 18:17, firefighting crews, including four aerial tankers, had gained control of the blaze and were conducting final extinguishing operations to prevent reignition. Additional footage from the scene was released at the same time, providing a visual record of the response.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the firefighting efforts, noting that the blaze was contained without threatening communities. The new footage, sourced from the fire service, documents the operation in the firing ranges.
No further details on the cause of the fire or any damage assessment have been released. The situation remains under control.
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