Thousands flee wildfires in Middle East amid heatwave

Thousands flee wildfires in Middle East amid heatwave
Flames rise at the scene of a forest fire in Lebanon (AP)

Wildfires around the Middle East triggered by a heatwave in the region have killed two people and forced thousands to leave their homes.

The fires also detonated landmines along the Lebanon-Israel border, according to state media and officials.

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