Massive blast at Beirut port kills at least 10 people and injures hundreds

The source of the explosion was initially believed to be a major fire at a warehouse for firecrackers near the port in Beirut, the state-run National News Agency reported.

The blast sent up a huge mushroom cloud-like shockwave and damaged buildings miles from the port, including the headquarters of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri and CNN’s bureau in downtown Beirut.

 

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Massive blast at Beirut port injures dozens across capital The source of the explosion was initially believed to be a major fire at a warehouse for firecrackers near the port in Beirut, the state-run National News Agency reported. The blast sent up a huge mushroom cloud-like shockwave and damaged buildings miles from the port, including the headquarters of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri and CNN’s bureau in downtown Beirut. . Video by @widadstaleb . #Blast #Portofbeirut #Beirut

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BREAKING: Large explosion rocks Beirut as smoke rises from Lebanon’s port area. https://t.co/3FEYvrxo7C

— Al Jazeera News (@AJENews) August 4, 2020