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Large fire destroys fruit trees in South Lebanon orchard

Large fire destroys fruit trees in South Lebanon orchard

A fire burns in a banana orchard in South Lebanon. (Credit: NNA)

BEIRUT — A large fire broke out Sunday in a banana and citrus orchard south of Sour, the state-run National News Agency reported.

Here's what we know: 

    • According to the NNA, the fire, which erupted in the Ras al-Ain area, has destroyed fruit trees, plastic tents and plastic irrigation networks.

    • As the blaze approached houses, residents call for assistance in extinguishing it, the NNA reported, adding that that Civil Defense teams had arrived on the scene.

BEIRUT — A large fire broke out Sunday in a banana and citrus orchard south of Sour, the state-run National News Agency reported.Here's what we know:     • According to the NNA, the fire, which erupted in the Ras al-Ain area, has destroyed fruit trees, plastic tents and plastic irrigation networks.     • As the blaze approached houses, residents call for assistance...