N12 reports smoke billowing over Samaria as firefighting aircraft work to bring a wildfire under control, citing a photo from Israel Fire and Rescue Services. No details on the cause, damages, or casualties are immediately available.
A fire broke out in Samaria on Saturday afternoon, with smoke visible and firefighting planes deployed to gain control, according to N12. The Israel Fire and Rescue Services provided a photo of the scene. The specific location within Samaria and the cause of the fire have not been reported. Firefighting efforts are ongoing. The Zioneer has previously reported on several fires in the Samaria region in recent weeks, including a fire at Tzedahar Junction on June 16 and a brush fire near Havat Aviha on June 19. No immediate threat to communities has been reported.
3 developments
- DevelopingFires in Samaria under control; efforts continue in Jordan Valley
- StrongSuspected arson brush fire near Havat Aviha in northern Samaria draws four aerial firefighting planes
- DevelopingSmoke reported from building in Tiberias; emergency crews responding
- StrongFire controlled near Nahal Kana in Samaria, highway reopened
Source and signal
- Internal intake