A wildfire broke out near the Segula industrial zone in Petah Tikva on Monday morning, with train traffic and roads in the area blocked by emergency services as they battled the flames.
Highway 40 from Segula junction northward was blocked to traffic for a number of hours. Train traffic in the area was also stopped and resumed a number of hours later.
About 200 students who were in a nearby park were evacuated by emergency services after the fire erupted.
20 firefighting teams and four firefighting aircraft battled the flames on three fronts, including one front in the Baptist Village in which a number of homes have been evacuated, one front by houses in the Hen neighborhood and one front near an abandoned building and eucalyptus trees.
Firefighters fight a wildfire near Petah Tikva, May 22, 2023. (Credit: Fire and Rescue Services)
Later on Monday afternoon, firefighters succeeded in gaining control of the blaze, but stated that it would take more time to completely extinguish the whole area that was on fire. Operations will continue into the evening, Fire and Rescue Services stated.
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