A brush fire broke out near the community of Gimzo, east of Tel Aviv, and is threatening nearby homes, according to Israel Fire and Rescue Services. Ten firefighting crews are battling the blaze on the ground, with four firefighting aircraft from the Elad squadron assisting from the air. No injuries or evacuation orders have been reported yet.
A wildfire in open terrain near the central Israel community of Gimzo is threatening residential buildings, the Israel Fire and Rescue Services reported Thursday at 12:41 Jerusalem. Ten firefighting teams are working to contain the flames and protect the structures, with four firefighting aircraft from the Elad squadron providing aerial support.
The cause of the blaze has not yet been reported. No injuries or damage to homes have been confirmed.
The event comes amid a summer wildfire season that has seen several brush fires across the country in recent weeks. The Zioneer has reported on brush fires in Ayelet HaShahar, Tamra, and Harish since early June, though those incidents were apparently unrelated. Details on containment progress remain pending.
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