MASSIVE damage reported in Beirut, Lebanon following an incredibly large explosion.
The source of the explosion was a major fire at a warehouse for firecrackers near the port in Beirut, the state-run National News Agency reported. Local news reported large numbers of wounded people, CNN reported.
Atleast 10 people have died as of now due to the explosion, BBC reported.
The streets of #Beirut right now, following the gigantic explosion. pic.twitter.com/T0PeJOzyiV
— Sarah Abdallah (@sahouraxo) August 4, 2020
This looks like the end of the world in Lebanon.
Shocking first video emerges after #Beirut explosion.pic.twitter.com/pHy3iUIGar
— Ahmer Khan (@ahmermkhan) August 4, 2020
#BREAKING – MASSIVE damage reported in #Beirut, #Lebanon following an incredibly large explosion.
The Lebanese Health Minister, Hamad Hassan, says a ship carrying fireworks exploded in the Beirut Port. pic.twitter.com/wQj8uINbg6
— SV News (@SVNewsAlerts) August 4, 2020