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Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel
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Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, prompting authorities to close Highway 6. Fire officials said 21 ground crews and four firefighting aircraft halted the fire’s advance toward neighbouring areas, efforts to fully extinguish the blaze are ongoing.
Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel
Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel
A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, prompting authorities to close Highway 6. Fire officials said 21 ground crews and four firefighting aircraft halted the fire’s advance toward neighbouring areas, efforts to fully extinguish the blaze are ongoing.
Published On 4 Aug 2026