Firefighters battle large brush fire that quickly spreads to outskirts of Nazareth

Amid a heatwave, a large blaze is raging between the northern city of Nazareth and the town of Yafa an-Naseriyye, with the fire spreading quickly toward residential buildings in Nazareth, the Fire and Rescue Service says.

Eleven firefighting teams are working to stop the flames before they engulf the houses, accompanied by three firefighting planes.

“This is a big fire that is spreading quickly in light of the extreme weather conditions. The firefighters are working with determination to prevent harm to the buildings and residents,” says local fire chief Ofer Edri.