The heat wave that hit Israel yesterday and today has led to many fires and medical emergencies. Jewish National Fund officials reported today that the heat wave caused many wild fires, which destroyed over 5,400 dunams (1,350
acres) of forest areas and wheat fields. Magen David Adom emergency medical service officials reported that during the course of the day Thursday, over 30 persons were treated by EMTs for heat stroke and related maladies.
acres) of forest areas and wheat fields. Magen David Adom emergency medical service officials reported that during the course of the day Thursday, over 30 persons were treated by EMTs for heat stroke and related maladies.