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Israel not equipped to put out electric vehicle fires, Fire and Rescue Commissioner says
When lithium-ion batteries enter thermal runaway, the fire can only be contained, not stopped, explained Israeli Fire and Rescue Commissioner Eyal Caspi.
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Firefighters continue to battle Jerusalem fire as train service resumes, evacuated residents return
Eight aircraft from Cyprus and Italy are expected to arrive on Thursday afternoon.
Jerusalem air quality among worst in world amid fires - report
IQAir recorded the degradation of air quality as the wildfires spread throughout Israel.
'I hope this was just Arabs': Yair Netanyahu speaks on 'suspicious' timing of fires
In his post, Yair Netanyahu hinted that the fires may be connected to recent calls from the Left to cancel Independence Day celebrations.
'All you have to do is burn': Hamas calls to set fires in Jerusalem, West Bank
"Youth of the West Bank, youth of Jerusalem, and those inside Israel, set their cars ablaze... Gaza awaits the revenge of the free," the terrorist organization wrote.
Communities across central, southern Israel evacuate as fires blaze out of control
Many highways have been closed, and trains and buses have been halted as well.
'We're trying to save ourselves': Eyewitnesses recount Jerusalem fire chaos on Highway 1
“We’re trying to save ourselves. Some soldiers and police officers directed us toward Tel Aviv," the evacuee continued.
What is the Supertanker sent to fight Jerusalem’s fires?
The aircraft is capable of dropping tens of thousands of liters of water or fire retardant in a single mission, making it one of the most powerful tools available in fighting wildfires.
Int'l aid expected to arrive tomorrow morning as wildfires continue to burn
It is unclear if any countries have responded to Israel's request.
Drivers trapped, forced to abandon vehicles on Highway 1 due to massive wildfire
A massive wildfire broke out in the Jerusalem hills, prompting evacuations and forcing the closure of Highway 1 in both directions between Anava and Shoresh.
Firefighters battle to extinguish massive fires across Jerusalem area - watch
Around 50 fire crews and 10 firefighting planes and a helicopter have been deployed to extinguish the blaze.
