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Forest fires blazed in several areas of Lebanon on Tuesday, including around the ancient town of Deir al-Qamar, a world heritage site. ”Most of Deir al-Qamar is engulfed in thick, black smoke. There’s not one wooded area left. Some villas are ablaze, cars are burnt, the phone and electricity lines are burnt,” resident Joseph al-Itr told Reuters by telephone.