Israel fires largely controlled after mass evacuations
Summary
Fires in central Israel that began last Wednesday have largely been put out. Even though the fires are currently under control, a senior official warned they could start again due to the hot, dry conditions and strong winds in the area.Key Facts
- Fires in central Israel have mostly been extinguished.
- The fire wrecked about 20 square kilometers of land in the Latrun area, located between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
- At least 12 people were treated for breathing in smoke, but nobody died.
- Seventeen firefighters were hurt while fighting the fire.
- Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, called a national emergency because of the fires.
- Hundreds of people had to leave their homes and an evacuation order was set for 12 towns near Jerusalem. This has now been lifted.
- Videos posted on the internet showed people leaving their cars because of the smoke and flames.
- Benjamin Netanyahu claims that the fire was started on purpose and said that 18 people have been arrested, but police later reported that only three suspects were in jail and none of them are believed to be connected to the fires.
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