# Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-04 15:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/4/crews-battle-wildfire-that-shut-down-major-highways-in-israel?traffic_source=rss

> A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel. Authorities responded by closing Highway 6 as the blaze spread. Crews are fighting the fire in the forested area. The incident has disrupted a major highway route in central Israel.