Jerusalem Post/Israel NewsFourteen firefighting crews and four firefighting aircraft are working to contain the flame as Israel Fire and Rescue warns to avoid the area. Follow us on GoogleFirefighters work to contain a fire on Highway 6 on August 4, 2026. (photo credit: ISRAEL FIRE AND RESUCE SERVICES)ByRUBY SADIKMANAUGUST 4, 2026 14:45Updated: AUGUST 4, 2026 14:53An open-air fire broke out near Highway 6 in the Ben Shemen Forest area, prompting road closures in both directions on Tuesday.Fourteen firefighting crews from the Ayalon station are working at the scene alongside four firefighting aircraft. Israel Fire and Rescue has told the public to avoid the area until the blaze is contained and to follow instructions from authorities.This is a developing story. See more onFollow us on Google
Fire breaks out on Highway 6 near Ben Shemen Forest, prompts road closures as firefighters work
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