#BREAKING
Massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon
Reportedly in the port area. Sound heard from miles away.
Report: "Explosion in warehouse 12 in Beirut port, burned down during explosion of fireworks inside."
Massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon
Reportedly in the port area. Sound heard from miles away.
Report: "Explosion in warehouse 12 in Beirut port, burned down during explosion of fireworks inside."
Another angle of the massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon
More footage from Beirut, Lebanon
Massive explosion in the port area
Massive explosion in the port area
Another angle of the massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon
No cause confirmed yet. Any feedback from experts would be greatly appreciated on what could be the cause of this explosion.
No cause confirmed yet. Any feedback from experts would be greatly appreciated on what could be the cause of this explosion.
Massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon
.@LBCI_NEWS saying still waiting for confirmation about nature and cause.
.@LBCI_NEWS saying still waiting for confirmation about nature and cause.
On the ground footage of the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon
AP: "Some local TV stations reported the blast was at Beirut’s port inside an area where firecrackers were stored."
AP: "Some local TV stations reported the blast was at Beirut’s port inside an area where firecrackers were stored."
Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan says a ship carrying fireworks exploded in Beirut Port, via @DavidADaoud.
Another angle
Footage showing hangars on fire prior to the explosion at the Beirut Port
Footage showing hangars on fire prior to the explosion at the Beirut Port
Beirut, Lebanon
There were apparently two blasts.
There were apparently two blasts.
Beirut, Lebanon
Very close footage of the explosion.
Also showing smaller bursts prior to the main blast.
Very close footage of the explosion.
Also showing smaller bursts prior to the main blast.
Beirut, Lebanon
Footage from the road next to the port.
The damage caused is horrific...
Footage from the road next to the port.
The damage caused is horrific...
Beirut, Lebanon
Dozens of ambulances transferring the injured.
Unfortunately, Al Arabiya video shows many dead bodies.
WARNING-GRAPHIC FOOTAGE
Dozens of ambulances transferring the injured.
Unfortunately, Al Arabiya video shows many dead bodies.
WARNING-GRAPHIC FOOTAGE
Beirut, Lebanon
Heartbreaking scenes from the ground.
Unconfirmed: "Customs Director General reveals that the storage depot was containing chemicals products and not fireworks."
Heartbreaking scenes from the ground.
Unconfirmed: "Customs Director General reveals that the storage depot was containing chemicals products and not fireworks."
Beirut, Lebanon
At least ten dead, via Reuters
Quoting @IntelliTimes
The explosion at the port of Beirut occurred in warehouse number 12 at the loading/unloading dock.
Al-Hadath claims a Hezbollah missile site near the port was also impacted.
At least ten dead, via Reuters
Quoting @IntelliTimes
The explosion at the port of Beirut occurred in warehouse number 12 at the loading/unloading dock.
Al-Hadath claims a Hezbollah missile site near the port was also impacted.
Beirut, Lebanon
The scenes are heartbreaking...
I'm still not ruling out a possible Iran/Hezbollah transfer of missiles. However, nothing is confirmed.
The scenes are heartbreaking...
I'm still not ruling out a possible Iran/Hezbollah transfer of missiles. However, nothing is confirmed.
Scene from Beirut, Lebanon
Director-General of the Lebanese Public Security: What happened is not a bomb explosion, but a high explosive material that was confiscated some time ago, via @AlMayadeenLive.
Israeli officials: Israel is not connected to the explosion in Beirut.
Director-General of the Lebanese Public Security: What happened is not a bomb explosion, but a high explosive material that was confiscated some time ago, via @AlMayadeenLive.
Israeli officials: Israel is not connected to the explosion in Beirut.
Beirut, Lebanon
“Tonnes of confiscated nitrate” was reported present in the area of the initial explosion, via @AuroraIntel
Green: Center of explosion
Red: Danger Zone
White: Shockwave from the blast
“Tonnes of confiscated nitrate” was reported present in the area of the initial explosion, via @AuroraIntel
Green: Center of explosion
Red: Danger Zone
White: Shockwave from the blast
Beirut, Lebanon
Al Arabiya reporting: "Initial information: The explosion occurred in a Hezbollah arms store in Beirut Port."
Al Arabiya reporting: "Initial information: The explosion occurred in a Hezbollah arms store in Beirut Port."
