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Fire breaks out at an IDF post in Hebron - local media

Firefighters have been tackling a fire which broke out at an IDF post in Hebron.

A number of buildings at the base, including the synagogue, were evacuated, local media reported.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

In a statement the IDF Spokespersons Unit said "Earlier today a fire broke out in the West Bank, firefighters got the fire under control. There was damage to the town near by but no injuries occurred. Reasons behind the fire are under investigation."