Huge forest fire blazes near Beit Shemesh
Eight firefighting teams work to bring flames under control.
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Forest fire causes evacuation of Jerusalem school, homes
1 person hospitalized from smoke inhalation from blaze which threatened homes, school in Kiryat Menachem neighborhood.
New national plan to prevent massive blazes
Plan focuses on "dangers posed by climate change that is expected to lead to worse blazes in coming years."
Forest fire breaks out in northern Israeli city
Residents evacuated after fire breaks out in forest in city of Ma'alot-Tarshiha, east of Nahariya.
Fire blazes in the Jerusalem mountains
Eight firefighting teams and two firefighting planes are working to extinguish the flames.
Woman arrested after fire breaks out in Jerusalem mountains
Eighteen firefighting teams are working to extinguish blaze in Jerusalem-area forest.
Poems of the Great Fire
Massive forest fires raged in Israel during August. Israeli poet Eliaz Cohen wrote "The entire Jewish story ablaze again at once." Poem.
Arson? NASA satellite imagery reveals origins of Jerusalem forest fire
Fire broke out in three separate places, four kilometers apart. Findings strengthen assumption that the fire was a result of arson.
Police arrest two youths suspected of arson
Two teens arrested on suspicion of setting fire to several locations in Jerusalem.
Fire Commissioner: 'Jerusalem-area fire broke out as a result of human actions'
Firefighting commander expresses optimism, says fire is not currently spreading but there is 'more work' to do.
Metzuda winery went up in flames on very day of grape harvest
Haredi manager Eli Bash: "This was G-d's will, and no amount of planes or fire fighters could change that."
'We hope to contain the fire during the morning and afternoon hours'
Prime Minister Bennett visits the command center near the wildfire in the Jerusalem hills.
Assessment: Arson caused massive forest fire in Jerusalem hills
Containment efforts to continue throughout night. Around 10,000 residents have been evacuated.
Watch: 42 dead as wildfires engulf Algeria
Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people, including 25 soldiers, as authorities blamed arsonists for the destruction.
Congresswoman blamed deadly forest fire on Rothschild Inc and space lasers
Newly-unearthed social media posts by Georgia congresswoman show she accused 'Zionist supremacists' of seeking to replace white Americans.
4,000 dunam burned in north
About 4,000 dunam of natural planted forest up in flames in Churchill Forest near Nof Hagalil. JNF estimates fire erupted as result of arson
Incendiary balloons spark fire in Kissufim forest
Incendiary balloons spark several fires in Kissufim Forest. Firefighters, Nature & Parks Authority, KKL, and IDF, working to control flames.
Watch: The fire in Ben Shemen Forest
Route 443 is still blocked to traffic, but there are no more active fires in Ben Shemen Forest and nearby Mevo Modi'im.
Watch: Volunteers extinguish forest fire caused by burning trash
In Mishmar Hanegev forest, KKL workers, foresters, extinguish Tuesday night fire caused by burning trash - and it's not the first time.
California: Jewish camp forced to evacuate due to forest fires
A day after officials give the camp an 'all clear,' backfires force evacuation.
Balloon terror: Extensive damage caused to southern forests
Five fires reportedly raging at points in Beeri and Kissufim forests in southern Israel.
Destroyed California Jewish summer camp finds home for 2018
Camp Newman, destroyed in California wildfires, finds temporary home for next year.
Jewish summer camp destroyed in California forest fire
Camp Newman, used by Jewish community in San Francisco Bay Area, wiped out as forest fires rip through northern California.
Forest fire kills dozens in central Portugal
At least 24 people have reportedly been killed and more injured by a massive forest fire in central Portugal.
One week later: Firefighters resume normal work routine
Fire and Rescue Commission lifts state of emergency, firefighters to resume normal work as of Tuesday.
Netanyahu thanks Abbas for firefighting assistance
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanks PA chairman for sending firefighters to assist in extinguishing the fires in Israel.
Supertanker arrives in Israel
The largest aerial firefighting aircraft in the world can carry up to 19,600 gallons of retardant or water.
Huge fire breaks out near Jerusalem
Residents of the community of Nataf evacuated due to a huge fire in the Jerusalem Hills.
Arab world celebrates fires in Israel
“Israel is burning” becomes a popular hashtag on Twitter as Arabs rejoice in Israel's fires.
PA sends firetrucks to assist Israel
Israel accepts offer of help from the PA to join the international effort to extinguish the fires that have broken out this week.
Fire prevention, or timber plundering?
Thousands of trees surrounding Jewish towns cut down this week, raising ire of residents. Authorities claim intention is to prevent fires.
Firefighters struggle against enormous fire
Fire outside of Luzit has reportedly burned 700 dunams of forestry to the ground.
Couple suspected of causing forest fire
Couple from southern Israel under suspicion of damaging tens of thousands of square meters with their improvised barbecue.
Revisiting the Carmel Fire; what have we learned?
Many people are still not aware of the damage of throwing a cigarette out the window, or forgetting to properly smother a campfire.
Wildfire Destroys 750 Acres in Golan Heights
Three fires broke out Friday in the Golan Heights following a lightning strike. The largest, hitting Gamla, was extinguished in 12 hours.
Saved from Fire 'By a Miracle at the Last Moment'
Jerusalem resident recalls harrowing experience with the massive forest fire this week that nearly burned down his home.
Group Fights Against Terrorist Arsonists
With the arrival of hot weather in Israel, arson – the destruction of Israel's forests by terrorists – has once again reared its ugly head.
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