Fire threatens Samaria settlements, tourists evacuated

A fire in Samaria is approaching the settlements of Ar-Brakha and Givat Ronen. Tourists have been evacuated from a nearby nature reserve, and the road to Ar-Brakha has been blocked.

Firefighters, including volunteers, are battling the blaze, with two Elad firefighting aircraft assisting. A police spokesperson reported that the fire started near a spring by Givat Ronen. Efforts to extinguish it are hampered by high temperatures and strong winds.