Wildfire: Homes in Ein Hod, Nir Etzion burn

Deadly blaze in Carmel hills continues to rage overnight, causing severe property damage in number of communities. Police say nature reserve also burned, but animals evacuated in time. Russian aircraft put into action as part of effort to contain fire

Ynet reporters

Published:  12.04.10, 08:49 / Israel News

Aerial firefighting crews resumed their efforts to contain the huge wildfire in northern Israel's Carmel mountain range early Saturday morning. During the night the deadliest fire in Israel's history reached Ein Hod, Nir Etzion and Yemin Orad, causing severe damage to property in the northern communities. Read the whole story on: Ynet