Israel appeals for int'l aid to fight huge fires caused by intense heat

Photo taken on May 24, 2019 shows burnt-down vehicles following a fire amidst extreme heat wave in the village of Mevo Modi'im, Israel. The Israeli government said it is asking for international aid to fight dozens of huge fires that broke out on Thursday because of extreme hot weather of more than 40 degrees Celsius. (Xinhua/Gil Cohen Magen)