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155 firefighters in Israel continue to fight fires.
During the action of 17 firefighters, the evacuation covered several thousand people.
On the day of Israel's independence, it is forbidden to light fires and grilling, which is to prevent further fires.
“At this stage, we are still unable to master (fires) ” – we read in the Israeli statement fire brigade. It is known that during the firefighting action 17 firefighters it was injured, of which two were transported to hospitals.
Israeli Police informs that in the area Jerusalem All roads that were previously closed as a result of fires were opened for traffic.
Israel. The fight against forest fires is underway. Latest information
A high -ranking police officer from the district Jerusalem He said that in Israeli Independence Day (Hebrew Jom Ha-Akmaut), which falls on May 1 this year, will apply a nationwide ban on lighting bonfires and grilling. As Elijahu Lewi added, probably firefighting It will be continued until the evening.
On Thursday, tourists are banned from entering national parks and forests in the areas where it still lasts firefighting – results from the fire brigade statement. As we read, the fight against the element was also continued on Wednesday night to Thursday. Times of Israel notes that national parks They usually attract large crowds on Independence Day.
Due to the ongoing fires, a private flight was also canceled – planned for Thursday, which was aimed at expressing solidarity with hostages detained in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Independence Day. Some events were canceled due to fires
Forest fires broke out on Wednesday morning about 20 km west of Jerusalem. The fire spreads quickly, which is conducive to strong and dry wind and high temperature. Several took part in the firefighting operation that day aircraftover 100 hosts firefighters and the army. Fire brigade and services announced The highest rank of alarm.
Evacuation She covered several thousand people. The host motorway was also partially closed Jerusalem do Team And the railway line on this route. Due to the fire, many celebrations were canceled on the occasion of the holiday celebrated on Wednesday, dedicated to fallen soldiers and the aforementioned one on Thursday Israeli Independence Day.
According to the Jerusalem Commander fire brigade – Szmulik Friedman – it can be the biggest fire in the whole story Israel. She has already declared help in the fight against the element Romania, Italy, Croatia and North Macedonia. The first foreign meals are to reach Israel on Thursday. Sending firefighting aircraft also declared Ukraine, France and Spain.
Sources: Times of Israel, Ynet