Israeli firefighting services announced on Thursday that they have gained control over the widespread fires that broke out in the Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem mountains.
Firefighters have been working for over 21 hours to extinguish the blazes.
Despite the progress, teams remain active, focusing on extinguishing remaining hotspots.
Over 100 firefighting teams and aircraft were involved in the efforts.
The estimated damage from the fires is around 7 million shekels.
During the night, firefighting teams, aided by the army and municipal authorities, worked to protect residents and establish buffer zones to prevent the fire from reaching residential areas.
Three firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation, but no serious injuries were reported.
Authorities urged residents to avoid affected areas and heed safety instructions.
Fires have impacted areas surrounding Beit Meir, where efforts focused on preventing residents from entering the village.
Areas near Tzur Hadassah, Tirosh, and Naveh Ilan also experienced significant fire activity, requiring additional firefighting support.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed authorities to reinforce the fire-stricken communities with additional resources and to open all roads closed due to the fires.
The cause of the fires is still under investigation, with authorities considering various possibilities, including arson.
Firefighting services emphasized that the speed of the fire's spread was exceptional, describing it as "unprecedented."
They highlighted the absence of injuries or damage to homes as a positive outcome, while acknowledging the presence of suspicious activity that warrants further investigation.