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Jewish News 24 · Aug 2, 2026

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🔥 Residents were evacuated from homes in Kesalon, near Beit Shemesh, on Sunday after a wildfire broke out and spread toward residential buildings amid an extreme heat wave. Around 30 firefighting crews and six aircraft were deployed to battle the blaze, prompting the evacuation of the first row of homes and the closure of Highway 395. Authorities continue working to contain the fire.

🔥 Residents were evacuated from homes in Kesalon, near Beit Shemesh, on Sunday after a wildfire broke out and spread toward residential buildings amid an extreme heat wave. Around 30 firefighting crews and six aircraft were deployed to battle the blaze, prompting the evacuation of the first row of homes and the closure of Highway 395. Authorities continue working to contain the fire.

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