New Zealand Local Weather Forum
Weather Discussion => International => Topic started by: Mark on August 17, 2021, 06:00:19 PM
-
The sky appeared filled with clouds of smoke following a large forest fire near Beit Meir, western Jerusalem, on Sunday.
Aeroplanes could be seen flying overhead, dumping loads of fire retardant in efforts to quench the blaze, which was exacerbated by high temperatures and strong winds.
More than 2,000 nearby residents have reportedly been evacuated, with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett telling security forces to evacuate communities without question, regardless of any doubts they may have.
https://www.sott.net/article/456961-Israel-Sky-over-Jerusalem-fills-with-smoke-as-massive-forest-fire-breaks-out