Israel's Carmel Fire Archives – Page 4 of 4

Australia offers Israel fire assistance

Jewish Journal December 3, 2010

Australia offered to assist Israel in the wake of the devastating fires that have claimed at least 40 lives. \”Australia stands ready to offer assistance to Israel,\” Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, who is due to visit Israel later this month, said in a statement Friday. \”Australians know directly the devastating impact inflicted by bushfires. I will travel to Israel later this month for an official visit and will convey my sincere condolences in person to Israeli leaders and people.\”

First Carmel fire victims identified, as Israel grapples with national tragedy

Jewish Journal December 3, 2010

As medical crews labor through the difficult task of identifying the victims of a massive brushfire ravaging Israel\’s north, Israel Police released Friday the names of eight of those who found their death in the blaze.

International aid arrives as Carmel fire continues to rage

Jewish Journal December 3, 2010

Seven fire-fighting aircraft landed in Israel early Friday, the first arrivals of a planned international airlift sent to aid the battle against a massive brushfire ripping through northern Israel.

Israel’s Carmel fire: HOW YOU CAN HELP

JewishJournal.com December 2, 2010

These organizations are working to help fight the Carmel fires in Israel:

Deadly Israeli wildfire draws U.S., Los Angeles support

Julie Gruenbaum Fax December 2, 2010

The Jewish National Fund (JNF) and its partner, the Friends of Israel Firefighters (FIF), are leading efforts to raise funds to supply Israel’s beleaguered and aging firefighting force with the equipment it needs to battle the out-of-control brushfire consuming Israel’s Carmel Mountains near Haifa.