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BEIRUT, LEBANON
A fire at a warehouse with explosives at the Port of Beirut led to massive blasts, Lebanon’s official news agency reported on Tuesday.
A large number of people were reportedly injured in the blasts, while former Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri — who lives near the area of the explosions — is said to be unharmed, according to initial reports.
Al-Hariri’s residence, government property, the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, and surrounding buildings are also said to have suffered great damage.
“The fire led to major explosions which reverberated in the capital and the suburbs,” the agency said.
Massive explosions reported in Beirut, Lebanon pic.twitter.com/PEOYYoIVvm
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