1.   Five firefighters who were injured fighting the blaze were in good condition and were expected to be released from hospitals this weekend, officials said.

2.   Three firefighters were injured fighting the blaze.

3.   Five firefighters were lightly injured fighting the blaze.

4.   Nineteen people have been injured fighting the fire, most suffering burns, smoke inhalation or injuries from falling branches.

5.   Three civil defense workers were injured fighting fires near the southern provincial capital of Sidon, Lebanese radio stations reported.

6.   There have been no reports of deaths, but a fireman and an airman were taken to hospital after being injured fighting the blaze.

7.   Several workers and firefighters were injured fighting the blaze.