Homes evacuated in Gush Etzion as massive fire breaks out in the area

Jerusalem Post/Israel NewsThe fire, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority, was driven by the wind and spreading toward the town, prompting the evacuation order. Follow us on GoogleFire is seen spreading toward the town of Gva'ot in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank on September 4, 2026.(photo credit: ISRAEL FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY)SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 13:20Several homes in the town of Gva'ot in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank were evacuated on Friday after a fire broke out nearby, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority.According to IFRA, the wind drove the fire and pushed it toward the town, prompting the evacuation order.Firefighting crews were deployed to the scene to put out the fire, assisted by four firefighting aircraft.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google