Firefighters battle fire sparked by rocket in national park

A wildfire sparked by a rocket fired from Gaza is raging in Habesor national park in southern Israel.

Firefighters say the blaze has been partially extinguished and efforts are ongoing.

A fire rages in Park Habesor in southern Israel after rocket fire in the area (courtesy of Israel Fire and Rescue Services)

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