Authorities: 29 fires sparked by suspected Gaza balloons

Israel’s fire service says there have been 29 fires started in southern Israel Tuesday sparked by suspected balloon-borne incendiary devices lofted from Gaza.

It says most of the fires were small and posed no danger to people or property.

Most of them have been centered in the Sha’ar Hanegev, Eshkol, and Merhavim regional councils.

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