Earth Watch Report - Forest/Wild Fires
Huge fire erupts in the southern town of Maghdouche on Monday Oct. 7, 2013. (The Daily Star/Mohammed Zaatari)
| 07.10.2013 | Forest / Wild Fire | Lebanon | South Governorate, [District of Sidon] |  |  |
Forest / Wild Fire in Lebanon on Monday, 07 October, 2013 at 12:15 (12:15 PM) UTC.
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| A large forest fire erupted Monday in the southern Sidon town of Maghdouche, prompting a nearby school to evacuate students and staff members. There were no reports of casualties. Civil Defense teams and firefighters from the city of Sidon are working on putting out the fire, which caused thick plumes of white smoke to blanket the southern town. Their efforts are being hampered by strong winds that are helping the fire expand. Residents fear the flames could reach their homes. Agriculture in the town, known for its vineyards and olive trees, was affected by the fire. |
Forest fire in s. Lebanon town, school evacuated
Soldiers
try to put out a fire that erupted in the southern town of Maghdouche
on Monday Oct. 7, 2013. (The Daily Star/Mohammed Zaatari)
SIDON, Lebanon: A forest fire erupted Monday in the southern Sidon town of Maghdouche, prompting a nearby school to evacuate students. One soldier, sent in to help response efforts, was injured.
Civil Defense and firefighters from the city of Sidon were dispatched just after noon when the fire, which caused thick plumes of white smoke to blanket the sky, erupted in the forests of Maghdouche.
Students and teachers at the nearby Al-Aila School were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
The Army was dispatched later in the day to reinforce response crews in the area. A helicopter was sent in as part of the Army effort.
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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).
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