Local authorities reported that the fire broke out in electrical generators in that locality, spreading out after to a parking lot, where dozens of cars were burnt and several residents were trapped in buildings next to the site.

After a rapid intervention and enormous efforts, the fire was extinguished and those trapped were evacuated and treated by medical teams after suffering from asphyxiation.

In addition, a Bangladeshi man and woman were injured after falling from the roof of a building while trying to escape.

A member of the fire department was also injured and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The Lebanese National Information Agency said the fire seriously damaged several surrounding residential buildings, and one of the properties was burnt to the ground.

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