Last update - 00:00 10/12/2006
Fire fighters douse flames in Carmel National Park; arson suspected
By Haaretz Service
Firefighters extinguished a large forest fire Sunday morning in the Carmel National Park near Haifa, Army Radio reported.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. There are suspicions of arson, the radio said.
Twelve crews joined the fight against the flames and strong winds in the area.
Aerial firefighting planes, recruited to help the ground forces, returned to their bases when firefighters at the scene were able to control the flames.