13:32 IL: Police earlier today, Sunday, 18 Tammuz, announced they suspect the fire still burning out of control in the Ein Yael forestry area is due to arson. Fire planes were brought in as the fire nears the Biblical Zoon.

As a result of the blaze approaching the Malcha train station service has been halted to the capital. B”H there are no injuries reported at this time.

13:50: Jerusalem fire officials are now reporting that have succeeded in containing the perimeter of the fire and thereby preventing it from spreading further.

14:08; The fire has been declared ‘under control’ and officials signal train service will resume shortly.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)