SIDON, Lebanon: A massive fire broke out in Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in the southern city of Sidon Tuesday, destroying the homes of 15 families.

Lebanese, Palestinian and Syrian families who resided in the Tinkayat neighborhood of the camp were made homeless by the fire, which broke out overnight, and several people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation.

Firefighters who rushed to the scene faced several difficulties in extinguishing the blaze, which spread quickly due to flammable materials used in the tents’ construction.

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