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Top Haifa cop the latest victim of Carmel fire

Jewish Journal December 6, 2010

The number of Israelis killed in a massive fire in the Carmel Forest rose to 42 with the death of Haifa Police Chief Ahuva Tomer.

Israel fire update: Uncontrolled, 42 dead, 17,000 evacuated

Jewish Journal December 3, 2010

The fire raging in northern Israel was still out of control as the sun set on Friday, with 42 people reported dead.

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.\”

U.S. trying to help Israel fight fire

Jewish Journal December 3, 2010

The Obama administration is seeking ways to assist Israel in combating its forest fires, while New York sent Israel a shipment of fire retardant. A 747 loaded with Fire Troll 931, a fire retardant chemical, left New York Thursday night bound for Israel. The shipment was arranged by the Fire Dept. of New York and the office of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

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.

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.