A fire in central Israel's Ben Shemen Forest was brought under control after causing road closures on Highways 1 and 6, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority.

A fire in central Israel's Ben Shemen Forest was brought under control after causing road closures on Highways 1 and 6, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority. Link Fire breaks out near Highway 6, prompting road closures as firefighters work to contain blaze Fourteen firefighting crews and four firefighting aircraft are working to contain the flame as Israel Fire and Rescue warns to avoid the area.