Officials say Jerusalem forest fire may have been deliberately set

Fire and rescue officials say they are investigating whether a major forest fire near Jerusalem today may have been started deliberately.

The fire led to the closure of the Arazim tunnel on the capital’s northwest edge. Eight firefighting teams and six planes were required to gain control over it in dry and hot weather.

 

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