Firefighters battling blaze sparked by rockets near Kiryat Shmona

Firefighters battle a brush fire sparked by Hezbollah rockets near Kiryat Shmona on July 2, 2024. (Fire and Rescue Service)
Firefighters battle a brush fire sparked by Hezbollah rockets near Kiryat Shmona on July 2, 2024. (Fire and Rescue Service)

Eight firefighting crews are battling a blaze near Kiryat Shmona sparked by a volley of rockets fired from Lebanon at the area earlier today, the fire service says.

Teams have been working for two hours to try to keep the flames from spreading to homes, but have yet to gain control over the fire, the service says.

 

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