Drivers on Route 6 were forced to abandon their vehicles as brush fires rapidly spread due to intense heat and high winds. Train services were halted and police closed the road near Petahia and Pedaya. The Israel Fire and Rescue Services deployed two planes and 21 firefighting teams to combat the blaze. A fire also broke out near Moshav Tarum, with support from four aircraft. The public was urged to exercise caution and stay away from affected areas. Climate models indicate that large-scale fires are becoming more frequent and fast-spreading due to the climate crisis.