AMMAN — Civil Defense and
Jordan Valley municipality
personnel battled a fire that engulfed a banana orchard in Southern Shouneh on
Friday.
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The fire destroyed nearly 120 dunums before being
extinguished Friday evening, according to authorities. Head of the
Jordan Valley municipal committee, Tayel Al-Majali, told
Al-Ghad news that high winds
and dry brush contributed to the spread of the fire.
The official added that there were no injuries and he encouraged
people not to throw cigarette butts or leave fires burning unattended.
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