Israel: Residents Of Several Communities Adjacent To Jerusalem Evacuated Due To Wildfire

By i24
Posted on 08/15/21 | News Source: i24

 Nine firefighting team deployed to put out the blaze

A massive wildfire broke out in the forest-covered hills outside Jerusalem, spreading quickly due to high winds and necessitating evacuation of thousands. 

Israel's Fire and Rescue services stated that all of the residents of Ramat Raziel and Kiryat Ya'arim communities have been evacuated. 

Currently nine firefighter teams are at work in the region with the help of ten firefighting helicopters and planes.

The smoke from the blaze turned the clouds above the Israeli capital black.