14 firefighting teams and 6 firefighting aircraft from the "Elad" squadron are working to extinguish a large fire that broke out in an open area north of the Sea of Galilee about 4 hours ago. The fire department reported that the fire is advancing northward, and firefighters are performing defensive operations to protect orchards near the fire line. "Efforts from the ground and air continue with the aim of stopping the fire's spread toward the beaches and Highway 87, which remains closed to traffic in both directions. At this stage, the fire is still not under control," officials stated.