A fire broke out in Eshtaol Forest near Moshav Messilat Zion in the Jerusalem Hills area, prompting authorities to declare a 'Fire Strike' alert. This order is issued when fire conditions are particularly severe and there is risk of losing control. Multiple firefighting teams are working to extinguish the blaze, and four firefighting aircraft have been deployed to assist from the air. Strong winds in the area are contributing to the rapid spread of the fire.