Homes evacuated in Gush Etzion as massive fire breaks out in the area
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- Authorities evacuated several homes in Gva'ot, in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank, after a nearby fire spread toward the town.
- Strong winds pushed the fire in the direction of the community, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority.
- Fire crews, supported by four firefighting aircraft, were sent to contain the blaze.
Several homes in Gva'ot, in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank, were evacuated after a large fire broke out nearby.
The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority said strong winds drove the flames toward the town, prompting the evacuation order. Firefighting crews were deployed to the area with support from four firefighting aircraft.
The incident remained developing.
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