early report (and perhaps erroneous, as many early reports are) :
11:45 PM Channel 2 reports that the fire simultaneously started this morning in 3 separate locations.
Terrorism is a real possibility. Conditions were perfect to light up the forest, no rain in 8 months plus high winds. The region has the highest concentrations of Arabs of any part within Greenline Israel, and is close to Lebanon (though the Arabs in the area have a reputation of NOT being very radical at all).
Of course it was the Amish, who were just here for a visit. The piece-loving Palestinians would never commit arson.
What a coincidence!
Hmmm...A diversion, perhaps?