6 Firefighter Planes Battling Blaze in Gush Etzion

Jewish Press News Desk

13 Tishri 5776 – September 25, 2015

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Six firefighter planes, 8 firefighting brigades and volunteers are working to put out a massive fire in the Gvaot Forest in Gush Etzion, which is near Bat Ayin and Alon Shvut.

Road 376 has been closed to traffic.

Residents in the area were evacuated, but have now been allowed to return to their homes.

Investigators suspect arson.

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