Four firefighters were called to take control of the fire
A large forest fire broke out shortly (Monday) in the Kiryat Harushta neighborhood of Tivon. The fire spreads east and south, strong winds cause a very rapid spread of the fire. The Israel Police are conducting roadblocks in accordance with the direction of the incident commander. Road 70 towards Tel Elder is now blocked, as well as Road 6 tunnels in Yokneam in both directions.
Photo: Noa Kedem
Four Elad Fire Brigade aircraft of the fire and rescue forces were called to the scene and were working to control the fire. NCAA teams and the Nature and Parks Authority were also called in to assist at the scene.
The fire is spreading in two directions. In one direction, the fire climbs towards Asfiya, and on the other side, defensive actions are taken to prevent expansion into the Yokneam area. Currently, there is no evacuation of residents.
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There is a natural gas facility near the fire center, and the fire department is making efforts to quickly control the fire due to the dangerous proximity to the facility.