Syrian child dies in tent fire in South Lebanon

BEIRUT — A Syrian child, aged nearly two years, died on Wednesday as a result of a fire caused by an electrical short circuit in his father's tent in the Rafas camp, in Marjayoun, South Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency reported.

Here’s what we know:

    • Civil Defense teams were called to the scene immediately to put out the fire.

    • The Lebanese Army’s security and intelligence services opened an investigation into the incident; however, no further details have been shared at this time.