News for Forest Fires Arson? NASA satellite imagery reveals origins of Jerusalem forest fireFire 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 arsonTwo 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 harvestHaredi 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 hillsContainment efforts to continue throughout night. Around 10,000 residents have been evacuated. Watch: 42 dead as wildfires engulf AlgeriaForest 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 lasersNewly-unearthed social media posts by Georgia congresswoman show she accused 'Zionist supremacists' of seeking to replace white Americans. 4,000 dunam burned in northAbout 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 forestIncendiary balloons spark several fires in Kissufim Forest. Firefighters, Nature & Parks Authority, KKL, and IDF, working to control flames. Watch: The fire in Ben Shemen ForestRoute 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 trashIn 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 firesA day after officials give the camp an 'all clear,' backfires force evacuation. Balloon terror: Extensive damage caused to southern forestsFive fires reportedly raging at points in Beeri and Kissufim forests in southern Israel. Destroyed California Jewish summer camp finds home for 2018Camp Newman, destroyed in California wildfires, finds temporary home for next year.Jewish summer camp destroyed in California forest fireCamp 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 PortugalAt 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 routineFire and Rescue Commission lifts state of emergency, firefighters to resume normal work as of Tuesday. Netanyahu thanks Abbas for firefighting assistancePrime Minister Netanyahu thanks PA chairman for sending firefighters to assist in extinguishing the fires in Israel. Supertanker arrives in IsraelThe largest aerial firefighting aircraft in the world can carry up to 19,600 gallons of retardant or water. Huge fire breaks out near JerusalemResidents 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 IsraelIsrael 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 fireFire outside of Luzit has reportedly burned 700 dunams of forestry to the ground. Couple suspected of causing forest fireCouple 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 HeightsThree 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 ArsonistsWith the arrival of hot weather in Israel, arson – the destruction of Israel's forests by terrorists – has once again reared its ugly head. |
