9 injured as Israel controls raging wildfires
Israeli firefighters have contained bushfires in central Israel, injuring nine people and destroying 2,500 acres. After a 20-hour battle, affected communities returned to normal. The fires were fueled by extreme temperatures and high winds.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:23 | 24 April 2025
Israeli firefighters have extinguished bushfires that raged in central Israel due to soaring temperatures and high winds.
The Israeli Fire and Rescue Authority on Thursday said that nine people were injured, including seven firefighters, and 10,000 dunums (2,500 acres) were destroyed in the fires.
It said the flames were brought under control after a 20-hour struggle.
The situation "is now under control…(and) will be over in the coming hours," the authority added.
According to the statement, all vacated and affected communities have returned to their areas, and all roads have been reopened.
The Israel Meteorological Service had warned of "harsh" weather conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, with potential record-breaking temperatures, exacerbating the fire risk.
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