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Beit Shemesh Fires Controlled After 71 Teams Battle Blaze

4/28/2025

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Fires in the Beit Shemesh region near Jerusalem are now under control, thanks to the relentless efforts of 71 firefighting teams and six aircraft. The blaze, which ravaged 2,500 acres, left three firefighters injured. As residents breathe a sigh of relief, infrastructure checks are in progress, allowing the community to gradually return to normalcy.

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Story summary

Fires in the Beit Shemesh region near Jerusalem are now under control, thanks to the relentless efforts of 71 firefighting teams and six aircraft. The blaze, which ravaged 2,500 acres, left three firefighters injured. As residents breathe a sigh of relief, infrastructure checks are in progress, allowing the community to gradually return to normalcy.