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Firefighters battle blaze near Beit She’an, northern Israel, as aircraft work to contain flames
Afula station commander Deputy Fire Chief Asher Biton said the combined work of ground crews and firefighting aircraft helped limit the spread of the blaze.
Israel not equipped to put out electric vehicle fires, Fire and Rescue Commissioner says
Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi
At least four injured in incident at BP refinery near Seattle
One dead following explosions, gunshots heard in northern Munich
Police and fire department officials have been operating in the area for several hours, along with several special units and bomb disposal experts.
Multiple fires break out in northern Israel, investigators hunt for cause
The origin of the fires has not yet been determined and a fire investigator will examine the circumstances of the cases.
Lisbon's funicular derails, killing three, injuring at least 20
A photo from the site seen by The Jerusalem Post showed the tram-like funicular, which carries people up and down a hillside in the Portuguese capital, practically destroyed.
Firefighters gain control over wildfire near Jerusalem, forces still deployed to contain the blaze
The fire also reportedly damaged the power line entering Jerusalem, with malfunctions at several traffic lights in the capital.
Firefighters battle blaze outside Jerusalem, nearby forests amid scorching heatwave
Firefighting planes have been called in as the Fire and Rescue Authority works to extinguish the blaze.
The largest wildfires since 1949 rage through France
One person has died, three are missing and two people including a firefighter are in critical condition, local authorities said.
Firefighters try and rescue people trapped in building in Umm al-Fahm
Firefighters are currently trying to rescue people trapped in a five-story building in Umm al-Fahm.
Watch: Israeli firefighting planes combat bushfire in northern Galilee
Firefighter planes are combating flames in northern Galilee, working on preventing their expansion to Highway 87, which is currently closed, and nearby beaches.
Toxic gas leak contained at thermosolar plant in Ramat Negev
A hazardous materials leak at the Ramat Negev thermosolar power station near Ashalim is now under control, following extensive emergency operations.
Comptroller warns: 'One step away from disaster' wildfire preparation plans must be consolidated
There are currently 583 areas that are susceptible to fires, 81 of which are in the highest danger category. Of these 81, only nine were included in the government's budget for buffer zones.
