A forest fire in Lebanon prompted a nearby school to evacuate students injuring a firefighter, The Daily Star reported.
Forest fire hit the southern Sidon town of Maghdouche causing the evacuation of students and teachers at the nearby Al-Aila School. One rescue soldier was injured.
The Army along with a helicopter have been dispatched to the area.
In August 2013, forest fire affected al-Bira and Sendyaneh areas of Lebanon. History biggest forest fire hit Lebanon's Akkar region in July 2013.
Photo below shows the Lebanon soldiers trying to put out a forest fire in the southern town of Maghdouche (The Daily Star/Mohammed Zaatari).
Original post: Natural Disasters List October 8, 2013
Forest fire hit the southern Sidon town of Maghdouche causing the evacuation of students and teachers at the nearby Al-Aila School. One rescue soldier was injured.
The Army along with a helicopter have been dispatched to the area.
In August 2013, forest fire affected al-Bira and Sendyaneh areas of Lebanon. History biggest forest fire hit Lebanon's Akkar region in July 2013.
Photo below shows the Lebanon soldiers trying to put out a forest fire in the southern town of Maghdouche (The Daily Star/Mohammed Zaatari).
Original post: Natural Disasters List October 8, 2013