Police say nationwide ban on lighting fires, grills to be in force on Independence Day

A senior officer in the police’s Jerusalem District says a nationwide ban on lighting fires and grills in public areas will be in force throughout Independence Day.

Eliyahu Levy, head of operations in the district, adds in remarks quoted by the Ynet news site that firefighting efforts are expected to continue into the evening.

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