BEIRUT, Jul 30 (NNN-NNA) – The massive fire that broke out in Lebanon’s northern village of Qoubaiyat is continuing to rage in the region, for the second day, a local news outlet reported yesterday.
The massive fire has engulfed large swathes of the area, causing residents to collect water to help extinguish the fire. Meanwhile, the country’s fire brigade and army are trying to control the fires, fanned by strong wind.
Started on Wednesday, the fire has killed two people and caused many residents to evacuate.
For the past few years, fires have become more frequent across Lebanon, during the summer heatwave, imposing threats to residents’ life and properties, according to Lebanon’s local media.– NNN-NNA
