Firefighters gain control of Jerusalem Forest fire
Hours after children attending Emuna daycare in Har Nof were evacuated from the premises due to smoke inhalation risks, firefighters gain control over flames which threatened buildings.
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Hours after children attending Emuna daycare in Har Nof were evacuated from the premises due to smoke inhalation risks, firefighters gain control over flames which threatened buildings.
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