From the Liveblog of
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Firefighters battle blazes as country swelters
Brush fires are continuing to burn across the country, as high heat combines with dry conditions to create ideal circumstances for blazes.
Firefighting crews are battling blazes outsaide Jerusalem, including near Abu Ghosh, outside the town of Mata and out Mount Sansan west of the city. Blazes are also reported outside Kfar Yona near Netanya and other places, leading to some temporary road closures.
שריפה גדולה פרצה באזור היישוב מטע – מטוסי כיבוי הוזנקו (וידאו) https://t.co/vKkgDMbaWj | https://t.co/1by4W1q743 pic.twitter.com/La2ROznH96
— Naor Dahan (@naorda69) May 15, 2016
Temperatures in some parts of the country soared to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) over Sunday. Monday is expected to see the mercury climb further before the heatwave breaks and a cooling trend begins Tuesday.
The Times of Israel Community.