Control achieved over fire in Ben Shemen forest

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Firefighting forces achieved control over the fire that broke out in the Ben Shemen forest. According to Channel 14, firefighters from the Ayalon station, with the assistance of additional forces and the firefighting squadron, achieved the control, and the incident commander said the fire was halted before it spread toward the lines of houses. According to Arutz Sheva, all roads and traffic routes closed in the area have been reopened.

According to Israel Hayom, firefighting and rescue teams from the Central District continue to operate at the site for final extinguishing and cooling of the ground, over concern of renewed ignition due to the winds. Channel 14 reported that all traffic routes in the area have been reopened to traffic.