Europe EditionIsrael brings fire near Jerusalem ‘under control’
- On April 30 and May 1, 2025, Israel declared that it had managed to contain a significant wildfire near Jerusalem following almost 30 hours of continuous firefighting efforts.
- The fire erupted amid hot, dry, and windy conditions and led to evacuations, road closures, and a national emergency declared by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- The blaze burned approximately 20,000 dunams between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, injured 17 firefighters, and prompted international aid from countries including France and Spain.
- Reports differ on whether the fires were intentional; Netanyahu stated 18 suspects were in custody for arson, but police confirmed only three detentions and said cause likely stems from negligence.
- Authorities lifted evacuations and reopened major roads, but officials warned strong winds could cause flare-ups, highlighting ongoing risks despite fire containment.
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Jerusalem Hills Wildfires: Climate Breakdown, Gov't Incompetence and Green Colonialism
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The massive wildfires that broke out near Jerusalem and which threatened residents of the city appear to have been largely extinguished, though some embers have reportedly blazed back up. The fires have provoked a vicious blame game inside Israel. The Jerusalem Post argued that the current extremist government cut funding for the firefighting service in order to give more money to Ultra-Orthodox Jews, one of its co…
JERUSALEM. The large fire in the forests west of Jerusalem is now under control, after a few dramatic days. But like most things in polarized Israel, the accident has had a bitter political aftermath.
Several forests burn for about 30 hours in the area of the Israeli capital Jerusalem. According to the fire brigade, they are now under control. Not all flames are yet extinguished, since people already take up previously paused celebrations again.
According to the Israeli fire brigade, the forest fires near Jerusalem are under control. About 2,000 hectares of land have burned down. Now it is to be determined what caused the fires.
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