Officers removed residents from many villages about 20 km west of Jerusalem – fires broke out this morning in wooded areas due to heatwaves
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu He said today that he is considering the possibility of seeking aid from Greece and other countries to combat fires in the Jerusalem region.
Fires They broke out this morning in wooded areas due to heat and then spread.
Officers removed residents from many villages about 20 km west of Jerusalem, while firefighters “developed in the area to try to control the fire”.
🇮🇱🔥 #Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in Central #Israel Amid record heat
Extreme Winds and Temperatures Over 40 ° C (104 ° F) Fuled Rapid Brush Fires, Shutting Highways and Railways Near #Jerusalem—With Two Towns Fully Evacuated and Drivers Abandoning Cars on Route 6. pic.twitter.com/ki0jhtuu0z
– RRN News (@Rrrnupdates) April 23, 2025
Speaking to the Fire Brigade, Netanyahu ordered his services to contact Greece and other neighboring countries if needed to fight fires.
“We still do not know how this fire will evolve,” the Israeli prime minister said.
Breaking: Massive Wildfires Are Raging Across Central Israel – Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, and the Eshtaol Forest are engulfed. Entire Communities have been evacuated: beit meir, eshtaol, mesilat zion, tarum, ta’oz, Khan sha’ar hagai.
Route 6, Route 38, and Route 44 Are Shut Down.… pic.twitter.com/7ybdey7n39
– Eden Shaul (@eden_shaul02) April 23, 2025
According to pictures of the French agency from the area, many rescue aircraft were developed on the spot.
“Israeli police, border police, firefighters, rescue services, nature and parks, local security services and other emergency services continue to respond to the spread of fires,” police said in a statement.
Source :Skai
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