Strong winds hamper firefighting near Elyakim parking lot in Yokneam area

Firefighters from the Afula station and the coastal district are working to contain a fire that broke out near the Elyakim parking lot near Yokneam. Strong winds are hampering containment efforts, according to reports from N12.

A fire that broke out near the Elyakim parking lot in the Yokneam area, first reported at 16:09, is now being fought by crews from the Afula fire station and the coastal district. Strong winds in the area are complicating efforts to contain the blaze, according to an update from N12 reporter Or Ravid.

Earlier reports noted that firefighting aircraft had been deployed to the scene. No casualties have been reported and the extent of the damage remains unclear.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 16:24 · 4 AugLatest

   Firefighting aircraft deployed to contain the spreading blaze.

2. 16:20 · 4 Aug

   Strong winds are currently hampering firefighting efforts at the scene.

3. 16:09 · 4 Aug

   Fire breaks out in parking lot in Yokneam area; firefighting aircraft deployed

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