About 450 acres (100 hectares), mainly planted forests, went up in flames in the forest fire in the Ora-Aminadav area. The fires started at two separate points and were put out by firefighters. 100 KKL-JNF staff from the entire Central District, 9 fire trucks and 5 firefighting aircraft participated in the extensive operation. The fire spread towards nearby Hadassah Hospital, but fortunately no people had to be evacuated, although 20 vehicles in the hospital parking area were burned. Some of the residents of Ora and Aminadav were evacuated, but during the night they were able to return. The fire was successfully controlled during the night and put out, but firefighting units are still in the area. Damage estimates will be conducted.