A brush fire burning near railway tracks in Ness Ziona has disrupted train services across central and southern Israel, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority confirmed on Sunday morning.
Firefighters are working alongside Israel Railways to contain the flames and protect critical infrastructure, with the proximity of the blaze to the tracks forcing immediate service suspensions.
The incident adds to a growing list of operational disruptions caused by fast-moving wildfires in the region.
Over the weekend, strong winds drove flames into residential neighborhoods in the West Bank and the Jezreel Valley, forcing evacuations and causing property damage.
The simultaneous pressure on emergency services highlights the vulnerability of key transport and residential corridors during periods of high fire risk.
For investors and market observers, the disruption underscores the physical risks facing Israeli infrastructure amid escalating environmental and security challenges.