Beirut Blast: Witnesses describe the massive explosion
Beirut, 4th August 2020: A massive blast at the Beirut port today has damaged buildings and blown-out windows and doors of the houses.
Some local TV stations reported the blast was at Beirut’s port inside an area where fireworks were stored.
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The explosion took place at a warehouse at a port in Beirut, Lebanon. However, some local news channels have reported that it was a nitrate storage facility.
Massive explosion at Beirut Port
Lebanon’s health minister says that the explosion has caused a very high number of injuries in the city and hundreds have been wounded. The minister also informed that there is huge damage reported.
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The witnesses of the explosion have revealed that there was a huge blast that has destroyed half of the city. There could be hundreds or thousands of injuries and no one knows how many casualties may be reported.
As per sources, the hospitals in the capital have become full and doctors have called for blood and volunteers.
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Meanwhile, sources close to Hezbollah quoted by Al Mayadeen denied reports that the explosion was caused by an Israeli airstrike. These reports were not confirmed by any Lebanese or Israeli officials, nor were they carried by mainstream media.
In a tweet, former Prime Minister Saad Hariri called the explosion a “security incident that targeted the Beirut port.” According to Lebanese media, he lives nearby but wasn’t hurt in the explosion.
The afternoon blast shook several parts of the capital and thick smoke billowed from the city center. Residents reported windows being blown out and false ceilings dropping.
Stay tuned to Baaghi TV for more updates!
