BEIRUT: The risk of brush fires will remain high in mountainous regions of Lebanon throughout Friday and Saturday due to warm temperatures, acording to the weather forecast.
Temperatures in the highlands and coastal areas are expected to climb from 33 to 34 degrees Saturday, according to the Meteorological Department at Beirut’s airport.
The forecast high for the inland region is 38 degrees.
The Lebanese Army has worked jointly with Civil Defense teams to put out brush fires that broke out in the Jbeil towns of Mastita and Monsef Thursday, a military statement said.
The statement issued Friday said the fires had destroyed more than 8 acres of fruit trees and grass land.
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