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From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 2, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Fire near Beit Shemesh brought under control, no one hurt
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleFirefighters gain control of the Beit Shemesh-area wildfire that forced some residents of Moshav Ksalon to evacuate, first responders say.
The flames caused some property damage, but no one was hurt, police say.
Routes 395 and 375, which were sealed off because of the fire, have reopened, according to police.
The Fire and Rescue Service says it’s still working to put out flames in two points inside the moshav, and carrying out scans to make sure the blaze doesn’t reignite.
The service “reiterates its call to the public to act responsibly and avoid lighting fires in open areas and forests, especially in days of heavy heat and strong winds.”
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