A huge fire erupted on Monday on the road to Jeita Grotto near the Jeita Country Club resort, gutting all trees across 3 square kilometers of forestland, National News Agency reported.
Civil Defense crews were still trying to contain the flames according to NNA
No injuries were reported
NNA said said the blaze was caused by the power lines installed over the forest.
NNA added that the Jeita Country Club is safe .
Damn. It WAS a lovely drive to the Grotto parking lot and cable-car, and a pleasant place to sit with friends or family (or alone) over a lunch. I suppose the hiking trails are messed up. 🙁
Infrastucture again … who’s checking power-lines except copper-thieves these days??
Damn. It WAS a lovely drive to the Grotto parking lot and cable-car, and a pleasant place to sit with friends or family over a lunch. 🙁
Infrastucture again … who’s checking power-lines except copper-thieves these days??
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