Fire breaks out in field near Ben Gurion Airport

Some residents of Moshav Zeitan evacuated from their homes; no reports of injuries or disruptions to flights

A fire broke out Sunday in a field in Moshav Zeitan near Ben Gurion Airport, the country’s main international terminus, the Israel Police said.

Six fire truck, assisted by a helicopter were called to the scene to bring the blaze under control.

Police evacuated people from homes closest to the fire.

There were no reports of injuries or disruption to flights at the airport.

Video from the scene appeared to show several cars consumed by flames, though it appeared they were junkyard wrecks.

השריפה בסמוך למושב זיתן: בשלב זה אין שליטה על האש. כוחות כיבוי נוספים בדרכם לאירוע. החל פינוי תושבים מהמושב. @N12News pic.twitter.com/qzuwUhx5tb
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