It's only embers left... all teams are still stationed in the affected areas, says Shlomi Harush, representative of the fire department, to AFP and warns that strong winds can reignite the fires again.
On Thursday morning, ten firefighting planes were in service, according to the rescue service. Later in the day, they counted on having additional firefighting planes in the air, including from Cyprus and Italy.
Other countries that have promised to send planes, including so-called water bombers, are Croatia, Spain, France, Romania, and North Macedonia.
Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has hinted that it may be arson.
According to a spokesperson for Israel's fire and rescue authority, Tal Volvovitch, around 20 square kilometers of land have burned – but no homes. She says it's the largest fire in a decade. President Benjamin Netanyahu has declared a state of emergency.
The police confirm on Thursday that all major roads have reopened, including the one between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
On Wednesday, 23 people had received treatment for smoke and burn injuries.
