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JERUSALEM — The worst forest fire in Israel’s history has produced a new hero for the country — a police chief hailed for her bravery and self-sacrifice in rushing into the flames to accompany rescuers.
The death Monday of Police Chief Ahuva Tomer from her burns comes amid widespread Israeli anger and disappointment with their leaders’ handling of the fire, which took 42 lives and burned half of one of the country’s most popular forests. Tomer’s patrol car was engulfed by flames minutes after she was interviewed on national TV.
Late Monday, police said they had identified a 14-year- old boy as the “prime suspect” in the blaze. Authorities said the fire, all but extinguished Monday, was accidental.
