Wildfire burning in Beit Keshet forest; crews on scene

A wildfire is burning in the Beit Keshet forest in northern Israel, with firefighting crews deployed to contain the blaze, according to initial reports.

A wildfire has broken out in the Beit Keshet forest in the Lower Galilee, with firefighting crews responding on Friday afternoon. The message comes hours after a similar blaze in the same area on June 8, which required nine crews and aerial support to contain, as previously reported. The current fire's extent, number of crews, and cause remain unconfirmed at this stage.

• Strong16:31 · 8 JunWildfire breaks out in Beit Keshet forest; 9 firefighting crews deployed
• Developing19:25 · 3 JunFire breaks out in Beit Shemesh, firefighters on scene
• Developing11:30 · 12 JunWildfire reported in Mabsieh area; firefighting crews rushing to the scene
• Developing13:41 · 10 JunFire in residential area in Beit She'an; emergency crews on scene

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