After more than nine hours, firefighters were able early Tuesday morning to gain control of the fire that broke out near Amiad in northern Israel.

18 teams of firefighters from the northern, coastal and central districts worked to gain control of the fire, alongside forces from the Israel Defense Forces, KKL-JNF, the IDF and the Israel Police.

The firefighters also gained control of the fires in Kiryat Shmona and Kfar Giladi. Four teams are still working to control the fire in the Naftali Ridge.

The fires were caused as a result of dozens of launches from Lebanon. The firefighting teams had been working since Monday afternoon on the fires that broke out in the area due to rocket debris and direct hits, exacerbated by the hot and dry weather.

On Monday afternoon, about 30 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon towards northern Golan Heights and fell in open areas. Additionally, air defense soldiers intercepted an unmanned aircraft carrying explosives that crossed from Lebanon near the Naftali Ridge area.

However, another explosive drone that crossed from Lebanon was not intercepted and fell in the area. Simultaneously, an explosive drone that crossed from Lebanon fell in the Metula area.

A short time later, another alert was activated in the north of the country, during which an interceptor was launched towards a suspicious aerial target that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon. The incident ended with no casualties.

The Upper Galilee Regional Council updated that several fires that were extinguished yesterday in the Ramim Ridge and Naftali Ridge areas have reignited in recent hours. Additionally, a fire broke out in northern Golan Heights as a result of rockets striking open fields. Due to the numerous fire focal points, severe air pollution is noticeable throughout the area.

Firefighting teams at the scene are fighting the flames to prevent them from spreading towards the houses. Several yards and pergolas caught fire, and a roof of a house was also caught in the flames.

13 teams of firefighters are deployed throughout the city of Kiryat Shmona and are protecting the homes in the neighborhoods. The spokesman for the city of Kiryat Shmona stated that, due to the severe fires around the city, several residents who remained in the city have been evacuated from their homes.

District Commander Sub-Commissioner Yair Lakim clarified: "We will stay here until we control the fire and protect the residents' homes. We will fight for every house. We will work non-stop until we put out the fire."

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said, "Over the past few hours, the IDF has been conducting a situational assessment with Israel Fire and Rescue Services to allocate additional means, forces, and firefighting capabilities in order to extinguish the fires in northern Israel."

"At this stage, IDF reserve soldiers, engineer tools, mechanical equipment, fire trucks, and fire tanks were reinforced. An IDF Home Front Command's fire battalion is currently operating at the scene and assisting fire and rescue forces."

"The forces gained control over the locations of fire, and at this stage, no human life is at risk. The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command is currently arriving at the Kiryat Shmona Fire Station."

The IDF also said that six IDF reservist soldiers were lightly injured as a result of smoke inhalation and transferred to a hospital to receive medical treatment. Their families have been notified.

Ziv Hospital in Tzfat said that, in addition to the six reservists, five civilians were brought to the hospital with light injuries after taking part in putting out the fire near Amiad.

"These are minor injuries as a result of smoke inhalation. The injured are undergoing a series of tests and will be released later."

On Tuesday morning, the hospital updated that a total of 16 individuals, seven reservists and nine civilians, were brought to the hospital in light condition.

The Prime Minister's Office stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a situational assessment with the heads of the security services regarding the developments in the north of the country.

It added that Netanyahu "received a snapshot of the activity to extinguish the fires from the National Fire and Rescue Authority."

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded, "What is happening now in the north is moral bankruptcy. Reckless management by the Concept Cabinet, a direct continuation of the policy of containment and proportionality, a policy that directly led to October 7. Instead of bowing down to Hamas, it is time for all of Lebanon to burn."

Opposition leader Yair Lapid said, "The north is going up in flames and Israeli deterrence is burning with it. The government has no plan for the day after in Gaza, no plan to return the residents to the north, no management, no strategy. A fully reckless government."