Large brush fire in Jordan Valley

A brush fire in the Jordan Valley has started spreading southward along the Jordan River and the IDF has instructed farmers in the area to evacuate.

Fire and Rescue teams have been trying to douse the flames for several hours but have so far been unsuccessful. The flames currently cover an area larger than a square kilometer.

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