Posted on 11/23/2016 6:38:30 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Dry weather and strong winds caused wildfires to spread out of control across the country after a single blaze erupted on Monday night in Neve Shalom near Latrun, followed by separate outbreaks in Zichron Yaakov in the North, Gush Etzion and finally the Jerusalem foothills this morning.
No one has been reported injured but several homes and property have been destroyed. Some neighborhoods have been evacuated while residents in other communities have been warned to prepare to leave if needed.
Fire and Rescue crews are working to get the fire under control, but the unseasonably dry weather, winds and various fire points have kept them spread thin.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan asked for assistance from nearby countries such as Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Croatia and Russia, both countries will provide fire-fighting aircraft to help get the fires under control.
Police and the Fire Department spokesmen said the cause of the fires is under investigation.
(Excerpt) Read more at kehilanews.com ...
Watch out for any brimstone in the forecast.
Investigation: OVER
Most wildfires are started by lightening, careless campers, vehicle related, or arson.
Doesn’t take long to rule things out.
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