Evacuation of houses near Nazareth evacuated due to nearby fire

A fire picked up in the Yafia region near Nazareth on Tuesday, with black smoke rising from it into a nearby village. The fire police departments decided to evacuate five houses as a result.

Police say that at present there is no danger of injuries or property damage.

The fire broke out on the side of a nearby mountain in the Yafia area, where such fires have become a problem due to the burning of waste and tires. Four firefighting teams, with the assistance of four planes and police forces, are working there to gain control over the fire.