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From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 15, 2021
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Officials said to believe fire near Jerusalem won’t be put under control tonight
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Smoke-filled skies over Jerusalem, due to a massive forest fire near the capital, on August 15, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
The Kan public broadcaster says officials believe the massive blaze near Jerusalem will not be brought under control tonight.
The report also says getting help from other countries in the battle against the fire is not currently being weighed as an option by fire and rescue services.
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