BEIRUT — A Lebanese Army boat was on fire Thursday off the coast of Jiyeh south of Beirut, an Army spokesperson confirmed to L’Orient Today.
Here’s what we know:
• According to the Lebanese Army spokesperson, the soldiers on board were all rescued, while the Army does not yet know what caused the blaze. Crew members were also being questioned.
• According to L’Orient Today’s correspondent in southern Lebanon, a Civil Defense team put out the fire.