Incendios arden sin control en L bano y Siria

Severe wildfires swept through parts of Lebanon, forcing residents to evacuate as flames reached residential areas near Beirut. Firefighting resources were overwhelmed, prompting the Interior Ministry to deploy water cannon-equipped riot trucks. The situation was described as disastrous, with significant damage reported. Cyprus provided assistance by sending two small hydroplanes to help extinguish the fires. The heatwave and strong winds exacerbated the fires, affecting Lebanon's Pine Mountains and parts of Syria. Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri warned that if the fires were found to be intentional, those responsible would face consequences.

What action did the Interior Ministry take when the fire trucks were overwhelmed?

• Declared a state of emergency

• Evacuated all residents

• Called for international aid

• Deployed riot control vehicles with water cannons

Which country provided assistance to Lebanon by sending aircraft?

• Greece

• Turkey

• Cyprus

• Italy

What natural factors contributed to the spread of the fires?

• Drought and low humidity

• Heatwave and strong winds

• Heavy rainfall and landslides

• Earthquakes and aftershocks

What did the Prime Minister of Lebanon say would happen if the fires were found to be intentional?

• A new fire prevention plan would be implemented

• The affected areas would be rebuilt immediately

• The responsible parties would face consequences

• The government would seek international help

Which areas were affected by the wildfires according to the transcript?

• Central Beirut and Mediterranean coast

• Eastern Syria and Western Lebanon

• Southern Beirut and Pine Mountains

• Northern Lebanon and Cyprus