Fire damaged more than 30 structures, destroyed 15 homes and 10 businesses, and forced the evacuation of some 100 families
A massive blaze swept through the Samaria community of Havat Gilad (Gilad Farm) near Shechem (Nablus) over Shabbat, destroying 15 homes, 10 businesses and more than 30 structures, damaging infrastructure and forcing the evacuation of approximately 100 families.
A total of 41 firefighting and rescue teams, supported by additional forces, operated at the scene in an effort to extinguish the blaze, prevent it from reigniting and bring the incident under full control.
Following hours of firefighting efforts, Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan issued a statement from Havat Gilad on Saturday night, saying there was a “very strong suspicion” the blaze was the result of arson.