Two large fires go crazy in central Israel. The fire destroyed houses in some places, evacuation was necessary. The wind directs flames towards Jerusalem. According to local media, three firefighters were injured in the fight against the element.
According to the Israeli fire brigade, the fire appeared on Wednesday in two places in the central part of the country. High temperature, dry conditions and strong wind caused rapid extension of fires that began to approach the hills surrounding Jerusalem.
Fight at night
The Israeli Fire and Rescue Office reported on Wednesday evening that despite the efforts of firefighters, several houses in smaller towns stood in flames. The police evacuated the inhabitants of the Bet Me'ir, Esztaol and Ma'ale Adummim community – sixteen people required help from smoke poisoning. The fires also hindered the journey on highway No. 1 – the services closed the next sections of the road on an ongoing basis, as the fire was approaching.
According to “The Jerusalem Post”, three firefighters were injured during the firefighting action. Efforts aimed at preventing the spread of fire will continue at night.
According to the Reuters agency, Israeli firefighting aircraft distributed a means of reducing flammability in forested areas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also came to the Firefighting Management Management Center.
Reuters, The Jerusalem Post
Source of the main photo: Israel Fire & Rescue Authority