119 firefighting teams and 10 aircraft battle raging fires, Israel has asked for international assistance
Another large fire has broken out, this time near residences in Ramat Beit Shemesh B.
The brush fire began in an open area, but soon approached a line of homes.
Magen David Adom (MDA) teams and ten firefighting teams are at the scene, working with police and the Beit Shemesh municipality to evacuate the first row of residential buildings and provide medical aid to those who require it.
Thus far, there have been no injuries in Ramat Beit Shemesh, other than a few people who were treated at the scene.
Train service between Jerusalem and Modi'in suspended due to fires that are blazing.
The fires near Highway 1 are still blazing, with people abandoning their cars, and fleeing the scene.
At least 12 people have been taken to hospital for smoke inhalation due to the heavy smoke in the air.
Following the numerous fires in the Jerusalem hills, Israel has turned to international assistance in extinguishing the fires.
Greece, Croatia, Italy, and Cyprus will send firefighting aircraft in the coming hours.
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