Urgent The House of Israel .. The fire burns the occupying state and attempts to evacuate the settlers
Israel’s Hiraa .. Huge fires erupted in forest areas near Jerusalem and Beit Shimish, where the strong winds of Khamsin helped spread fire very quickly, which led to a state of panic among the local population. The fire invaded large areas of forests and agricultural lands, and extended to Israeli residential areas and settlements close to the occupied capital.
The House of Israel The evacuation of security towns and warnings
With the escalation of fire, the Israeli police issued orders to evacuate several towns located about twenty kilometers west of Jerusalem, including Ashtul and Misila Tzion, in order to preserve the safety of the population. Many residents were also forced to leave their cars in the streets and walk on foot to escape fire. Main roads such as Highway No. 6, 38 and 44 have been closed to secure the affected areas and prevent traffic accidents as a result of thick smoke and fires.
The House of Israel Intensive efforts to put out fires more than a hundred firefighters from firefighters from different parts of Israel participated in the firefighters, supported by more than 11 fire aircraft and a helicopter, in addition to the army units that joined the support of extinguishing efforts. Despite these efforts, control over fire is still difficult due to the strong winds and high temperatures that increase the intensity of the fire.
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Injuries between firefighters and general mobilization
Three firefighters were injured while trying to contain the fire in the Jerusalem Mountains, which led to the announcement of the general mobilization of all firefighters in the country to enhance the ability to confront this catastrophe. Police Commissioner directed the forces fully prepared to continue operations at night using all available means, including the air system.
The effect of fires on the infrastructure
The fires caused a temporary interruption in the electrical lines and disrupted the movement of trains in areas such as Efnah, Washad and Shaklon, where a fire broke out near the railway tracks. This led to significant delays in the trains dates and canceling some of them in order to preserve the safety of passengers. The fires also affected the quality of air in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas, which called on the authorities to issue health warnings to the population.
The Israeli government’s reactions
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued the position closely from the Central Operations Room, and gave directives to open communication channels with countries such as Greece to request international assistance if the situation exacerbates. Netanyahu stressed the need to take strict measures to prevent fires from reaching Jerusalem, and pointed out that the government is working to protect residential communities within the city.
The reasons for the spread of Israel’s fires
Experts return the reasons for the spread of fires to the intense heat wave that currently strikes the region, in addition to the strong winds that helped fuel the fire and move them quickly to new areas. Dry climatic conditions also contributed to the ease of ignition of forests and bushes, which made the extinguishing task more difficult.
Scenes from the disaster spread through the media and social media pictures and videos showing flames that rise from the forests, thick smoke covering the sky, and people fleeing their homes amid chaos and panic. The footage also documented the bold firefighters attempts to control fire using aircraft and ground teams.
Constant danger and upcoming expectations
Despite the efforts made, fires still pose a major threat to the areas surrounding Jerusalem and settlements, with expectations of the continuing wave of heat and strong winds during the coming days, which may lead to the expansion of fires. The Israeli authorities continue to mobilize resources and coordinate efforts with friendly countries to provide the necessary support. Wide evacuation and extensive extinguishing efforts reflect the scale of the catastrophe facing the country, under difficult climatic conditions that increase the complexity of fire control. Hope remains commenting on the ability of rescue and international support teams to contain these fires before causing more damage.
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more than a hundred firefighters from firefighters from different parts of Israel participated in the firefighters, supported by more than 11 fire aircraft and a helicopter, in addition to the army units that joined the support of extinguishing efforts. Despite these efforts, control over fire is still difficult due to the strong winds and high temperatures that increase the intensity of the fire.
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Injuries between firefighters and general mobilization
Three firefighters were injured while trying to contain the fire in the Jerusalem Mountains, which led to the announcement of the general mobilization of all firefighters in the country to enhance the ability to confront this catastrophe. Police Commissioner directed the forces fully prepared to continue operations at night using all available means, including the air system.
The effect of fires on the infrastructure
The fires caused a temporary interruption in the electrical lines and disrupted the movement of trains in areas such as Efnah, Washad and Shaklon, where a fire broke out near the railway tracks. This led to significant delays in the trains dates and canceling some of them in order to preserve the safety of passengers. The fires also affected the quality of air in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas, which called on the authorities to issue health warnings to the population.
The Israeli government’s reactions
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued the position closely from the Central Operations Room, and gave directives to open communication channels with countries such as Greece to request international assistance if the situation exacerbates. Netanyahu stressed the need to take strict measures to prevent fires from reaching Jerusalem, and pointed out that the government is working to protect residential communities within the city.
The reasons for the spread of Israel’s fires
Experts return the reasons for the spread of fires to the intense heat wave that currently strikes the region, in addition to the strong winds that helped fuel the fire and move them quickly to new areas. Dry climatic conditions also contributed to the ease of ignition of forests and bushes, which made the extinguishing task more difficult.
