Due to concerns about the spread of the fire, and after consultation with representatives of the Fire and Rescue Services, it was decided to evacuate the first line of houses in the community. Police officers are currently in the area along with firefighting forces who are operating in the field to prevent the spread of the fire.
Breaking Update
Fire in an open area near the community of Shimshit – Northern District police officers are evacuating the first line of houses in the community towards the fire. At Moked 100, a report was received about a fire that broke out in an open area.
Northern District police evacuate homes near Shimshit as firefighters battle a blaze in an open area, preventing its spread.