Massive fire breaks out in Beirut port area
Posted September 10, 2020 7:23 am.
Last Updated September 10, 2020 11:29 am.
Another massive fire has broken out in Beirut near the scene of last month’s devastating explosion that levelled parts of the port city.
Footage from the area shows huge flames and thick, black smoke billowing into the air.
The Army is telling people in the vicinity of Beirut port to evacuate as another huge fire rages. This video is circulating showing workers fleeing the area pic.twitter.com/FxGLhM8Wl1
— Liz Sly (@LizSly) September 10, 2020
The cause of Thursday’s fire has not yet been confirmed, but officials say it started in a store of oil and tires, and that an explosion is not imminent.
Firefighter crews at #Beirut port. Blaze caused by oil and tires igniting. AKA last thing anyone in this city needs. pic.twitter.com/Ggd5czGWjk
— Nabih (@nabihbulos) September 10, 2020
So far, no injuries have been reported.
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