Heat Wave Has Israel’s Fire Authority Considering Lag Ba’omer Bonfires Ban

By Arutz Sheva
Posted on 05/20/19 | News Source: MATZAV

A heat wave may force authorities to ban Lag Ba’omer bonfires.

Lag Ba’omer falls on Wednesday night and Thursday, and the National Fire and Rescue Authority has already prohibited lighting bonfires in public parks, forests, and other potentially dangerous areas

Thursday will see a heat wave, affecting most of Israel. All areas of Israel will see heavy or extreme heat, and firefighters are liable to ban Lag Ba’omer bonfires due to the risk that the flames may quickly spread out of control.

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