Volunteer firefighters extinguish fire set by Arab arsonists near farm

Arab arsonists set a fire near a farm on Thursday afternoon, according to reports. Volunteer firefighters are extinguishing the blaze. No casualties or property damage have been reported.

This afternoon, a fire broke out near a farm, reportedly set by Arab arsonists. Volunteer firefighters are on the scene extinguishing the blaze. No casualties or damage have been reported. The incident is the latest in a series of arson attacks that The Zioneer has been tracking, following similar fires in recent weeks.

3 developments

1. 16:45 · 23 JulLatest

   Fire and Rescue Services officially confirm the blaze was arson.

2. 12:25 · 23 Jul

   Fire attributed to arson by local reports.

3. 12:20 · 23 Jul

   Fire advance toward the farm halted; crews continue extinguishing other fronts.

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