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Strong winds intensify Israel forest fire near Kiryat Malachi
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- Israel fire services deployed six aircraft and ground crews to fight a forest fire near Kiryat Malachi.
- Strong winds drove the blaze into Haruvit Forest treetops, intensifying the fire.
- Israel Police warned the public to stay away, saying nearby communities faced no immediate threat.
- Deputy Chief Shai Nehemia said firefighters rescued several Torah scrolls from a residential fire in Mea She'arim.