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Hundreds of travelers ended up in the forest fire zone in central Israel

October 28, 2026 · Israel

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In the central Israel near the land of Ben Sheman, a massive fire broke out, which makes a strong wind. Due to the threat of the fire, the rescue rescue has now been evacuated by 400 people who have gone out for local routes.

Stushia forced the police and the emergency services to shut down the 6 and 444 highway 1 is also located nearby the fire centre. There are 12 fire scores currently at the scene for six aircraft support, and for localization of fire all over the country, there are 50 extra units being mobilized.

Source: Highways closed, 400 hikers evacuated as wildfire spreads in central Israel - Ynetnews

Context

Benz Sheman, founded by the Hebrew National Foundation (KLL-JNF) at the beginning of the 20th century, is the largest forest array in the central part of Israel and plays the role of "green lungs" between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The territory is especially popular among active waste lovers through the network of pedestrian routes, picnic zones and tens of kilometers of useless grass for mountain bikes, including the circular tracks of Herza and Anva.

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