Fire blazes in Jerusalem, center for children with developmental disabilities evacuated

Fire and Rescue teams were able to contain the flames just as they were nearing residential buildings in Western Jerusalem

A wildfire broke out Monday in the Carmit Forest and the Ein Kerem neighborhood of Jerusalem, prompting a large-scale emergency response. According to Fire and Rescue Services, dozens of firefighting teams, backed by aerial support, were able to contain the fire and protect the first line of houses.

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