Performance at popular Shuni amphitheater canceled, traffic diverted due to conflagration

After estimated 300,000 homes lose power, Electric Corp blames management firm for failing to prepare, latter blames weather, malfunctions, and minister points to last government

Temperatures reach as high as 111.2°F with wind speeds reaching nearly 30 mph, as authorities scramble to prevent civilian harm and major property damage

With rain also expected amid heatwave, police warn of flash floods; abandoned cars said engulfed by flames in nature reserve near Gaza; 6 rescued when swept out at Sea of Galilee

Fire chief signs order amid concerns the weather conditions could lead to fast-spreading blazes; with some rain also expected, flash flood warnings in east and south

Train service delayed due to damaged signaling equipment, with strong winds fanning flames; blaze also erupts at Biriya Forest in Upper Galilee

Moldovan worker dies as blaze causes heavy damage to home; police launch investigation into cause

Mother in her 30s taken to hospital with toddler son; eight people sustain light to moderate injuries

Incoming national security minister says extra powers needed to stop extravagances, but documents indicate police chief, government requisitioned Black Hawks for firefighting

Residents of Moshav Tarum leave as precaution; some begin spraying water to defend their houses