Firefighters battling blaze near Jerusalem-area village

Firefighters are trying to extinguish a large blaze that has broken out near the Jerusalem-area village of Ein Nakuba.

Fire and Rescue Services say that 10 teams are on the scene trying to control the fire, which has quickly broken out due to windy conditions and the local topography.

Firefighting helicopters have also been dispatched to support those on the ground.

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