Dozens of dunams of fields and groves burned on Shabbos as brush fires raged throughout the western Galilee. The high temperatures made it difficult for firefighters to put out the blazes, and in some cases the teams were assisted by planes.

The fires did not pose any danger to residents.

Amir Levy, spokesman for the firefighter squad in the western Galilee, said that in some of the situations, arson was suspected, but a formal investigation has not been opened yet. (Haaretz)