A tree burns in Mechref south Beirut, Lebanon. Massive wildfires spread across Lebanon this week, before moderate rains in the evening of Tuesday brought them under control in most affected areas.
With more than 100 blazes erupting from north to south over the past two days
According to reports, 18 Lebanese people were admitted to hospitals for treatment following multiple wildfires that began early on 14 October in Mechref, Dibbiyeh and Al Damour areas at Chouf District in Mount Lebanon.
Lebanese Army helicopters and planes provided by Cyprus are fighting the fires as the fire entered residential areas. Five Civil Defense firefighters have sustained injuries during their duty.
A picture taken with a drone shows an aerial view a row of burnt-out cars at Al Damour area south Beirut, Lebanon,
Photos: EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH
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