Different European countries will send planes to help To extinct a huge forest fire that started on Wednesday in Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamín Netanyahu said: “Now we are in a National emergencyNot only local “, in a video recorded on Wednesday evening, while the fire approached Jerusalem.
“The priority right now is Defend Jerusalem“Netanyahu added. Italy, Croatia, SpaceFrance and Romania will send airplanes to Israel, while other countries, including Macedonia del Norte and Chipre, will send water launching planes.
The fire was powered by the conditions of warmth and drynessbefore being powered by Strong winds This quickly led the flames to burn a pine. According to the Israeli authorities, 10 extinction planes were operating on Thursday morning, while eight another planes will arrive during the day.
THE The main highway that joins Jerusalem with Tel Aviv was reopenedAfter on Wednesday it was cut because the flames invaded the road, which led drivers to leave their cars and flee terrorism.
Israeli emergency services confirmed that at least 12 people were treated in the hospitals on Wednesday. inhalation of smoke-, while another 10 were treated on the ground.
Him Forest fire coincided with Israel’s independence dayWhich is usually celebrated with great family barbecues in parks and forests. On this occasion, the fire and rescue services of Israel have felt the public to stay away from parks and forests and have special Be careful when the barbecues turn on.
In 2010AND Forestry Of great proportions he burned for four days on Mount Carmelo, north of Israel, 44 screws and destroying about 12,000 hectaresMany of their forest.
