NEW : Israeli policewoman dies , bringing the toll to three . A year - old boy admits to throwing pipe bombs into the fire . The wildfire forces the evacuation of some 300 people . The Israeli government approves funding for victims .
NEW : Israeli policewoman dies , bringing death toll to 42 . A 14-year-old boy admits to throwing pipe coals into the woods . The wildfire forces the evacuation of some 17,000 people . The Israeli government approves funding for victims .