A fire broke out earlier today (Sunday) between the communities of Lavon and Hukok. Due to concern about the fire spreading and the nature of access roads in the area, Israel Police decided to evacuate the first row of houses in Hukok. Police officers are currently at the scene along with firefighting crews working to prevent the flames from spreading. Route 90 has been closed to traffic near these communities; Israel Police are on-site directing vehicles to alternate routes.
Firefighting Teams Working to Contain the Flames
Thirty-five firefighting crews from the Northern District are operating at the scene, alongside ten aircraft from the Elad aerial firefighting squadron, a police reconnaissance helicopter, firefighting teams, and firefighting ATVs from nearby communities. Additional teams from other Northern District stations are en route. At this stage, several agricultural structures have caught fire. The crews are working to gain control and prevent further spread.
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Another Fire in Haifa
Another fire broke out earlier in Haifa, on the slopes of Nahal HaGiborim, near residential neighborhoods. Firefighting planes were dispatched. Several homes were damaged; 19 firefighting teams and two aircraft operated at the scene. Full control of the fire was eventually achieved. Police have concluded their response, and residents have been directed to the appropriate authorities until it is safe to return home.
Educational institutions in the area are currently being evacuated. Municipal welfare teams are on their way to assist evacuees who have been gathered at a local center. Mayor Yona Yahav and City Director General Gadi Margalit are en route to a situation assessment at the command center that has been set up. Haifa Municipality teams are present at the field command post, operating in full coordination with the Fire and Rescue Services, Israel Police, and Magen David Adom.
