Jerusalem Covered In Smoke As Wildfire Rages Outside City

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews stroll through the Machane Yehuda market under a sky darkened by nearby wildfires, in Jerusalem, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021.(AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

JERUSALEM (AP) — A massive wildfire outside of Jerusalem on Sunday sent a thick cloud of smoke over the city as authorities struggled to contain the blaze.

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The cloud stretched over much of the city on Sunday afternoon, covering the skies overhead with a black and orange blanket of smoke.

Israeli media said that hundreds of firefighters from across the country were trying to bring the blaze under control. Hot, dry weather and windy conditions were complicating the effort.

There were no reports of injuries, but Israeli police said that several communities west of Jerusalem were being evacuated and roads in the area were being closed to traffic.

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Smoke-blackened hills near Jerusalem

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Sun blocked by black smoke from fire

 

Scene of fire in Jerusalem corridor- 2000 citizens have been evacuated as fire spreads across Jerusalem hills near Shoresh, Beit Meir

 

Smoke from huge wildfire in Jerusalem hills billows over Western Wall 15 miles away from scene of fire


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oy vey
oy vey
2 years ago

muslim arabs did that, may Hashem save us from these beasts

Rats Rats DemocRATs.
Rats Rats DemocRATs.
2 years ago

Cause of fire. Chillul shabbos and gay parades.