Fire near Yokneam parking lot being extinguished from the air

A fire broke out in an open area near the Elakim parking lot in the Yokneam area. Firefighting crews from the Afula station, supported by Coastal District brigades, are battling the blaze. Aircraft from the special squadron 'Elad' have been called in for aerial support. Strong winds are hampering efforts to halt the fire fronts.

A fire broke out in an open area near the Elakim parking lot in the Yokneam area. The Fire and Rescue Service reported that firefighting crews from the Afula station, with support from Coastal District brigades, are working to extinguish the flames. Aircraft from the special squadron 'Elad' have been called in for aerial support. The service's statement noted that crews are battling the fire in strong winds, which makes it difficult to stop the fire fronts. Other details, including possible causes of the blaze and the extent of damage, have not yet been reported.