Explosion In Beirut

What we know so far
  • At least 25 people were killed in massive explosion that shook the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Tuesday evening, the health minister said.
  • The blast appears to have been centered on the city's port area.
  • A CNN producer witnessed "chaotic scene" in Beirut emergency room following the explosion.
  • Lebanon state-run NNA news reported that a major fire broke out near Beirut port and firefighting teams rushed to the scene and working to put out the fire.
 
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