Several forest fires broke out across the country and KKL and fire department teams are working together to prevent their spread.
The exercise was carried out with the aim to enhance response capabilities for the upcoming summer, amid growing risk associated with climate change and the potential for large-scale wildfires.
The fire began on Monday near Kibbutz Kalia, north of Israel's Dead Sea.
Four major fires broke out across Israel on Monday, with dozens of firefighting teams and multiple planes fighting against the flames.
Prescribed fire used to control woody encroachments has spot-fire that covered less distance in comparison to wildfires, according to researchers.
The emergencies ministry in Kurgan region near the border with Kazakhstan said 46 suspects had been identified and seven criminal cases had been initiated against alleged arsonists.
Independent news site SOTA blamed explosions and arson for some of the fires.
JPOST Digital Library
