2020 Beirut explosion - Wikipedia
On 4 August 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut in the capital city of Lebanon exploded, causing at least 218 deaths, 7,000 injuries, and US$ 15 billion in property damage, as well as leaving an estimated 300,000 people homeless.
Social media video shows an explosion in Beirut - CNN
Oct 3, 2024 · CNN teams heard several large blasts and saw plumes of smoke in Beirut. According to Lebanese state media, three Israeli airstrikes hit the city’s southern suburbs.
Beirut explosion: Before-and-after images - BBC
The explosion at a portside warehouse in Beirut sent devastating shockwaves across the Lebanese capital, decimating seafront buildings and causing widespread destruction.
3 years after Beirut port blast, intrigue foils an investigation and ...
Aug 4, 2023 · Three years after Beirut’s massive port explosion, attempts to prosecute those responsible are mired in political intrigue and the death toll remains disputed.
Beirut explosion rocks Lebanon’s capital city - CNN
Aug 4, 2020 · At least 137 people were killed and 5,000 wounded in a massive explosion that shook Beirut on Tuesday, according to Lebanon’s health minister. Hundreds have been reported missing,...
Beirut explosion: What we know so far - BBC
Aug 11, 2020 · The Lebanese government has resigned amid growing public anger following a devastating explosion in Beirut on 4 August that killed at least 200 people and injured around 5,000 others.
What we know about the explosion in Beirut | AP News
Residents of Beirut confronted a scene of utter devastation on Wednesday, a day after a massive explosion at the port rippled across the Lebanese capital, killing at least 100 people, wounding thousands and leaving entire city blocks flooded with glass and rubble.
Explainer: Beirut port blast: three years on, victims still await ...
Aug 3, 2023 · Lebanon on Friday marks the third anniversary of the Beirut port explosion which killed at least 220 people, wounded thousands, and damaged swathes of the city.
Beirut explosion: What we know so far - BBC News
Aug 11, 2020 · The Lebanese government has resigned amid growing public anger following a devastating explosion in Beirut on 4 August that killed at least 200 people and injured around 5,000 others. Here is...
Beirut explosion: What caused the blast and what else do we …
Aug 5, 2020 · A massive blast on 4 August has caused widespread damage in the port area of the city of Beirut in Lebanon, with 100 people reported dead and 4000 injured. Here’s what we know so far.