Lebanon battles worst wildfires in decades - BBC News

Lebanon has asked for international help battling hundreds of forest fires that broke out on Monday and have spread abroad. The blazes - the worst in decades - started in Lebanon’s western mountains, amid a heatwave and strong winds. Heavy smoke was seen over Beirut and the city of Sidon, and one volunteer firefighter reportedly died. Two forestry workers have also died in the north-western region of Latakia, according to Syrian state media. Eight more were injured in the flames, Sana news agency said.