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‘National Disaster Akin to Hiroshima Bombing': Apocalyptic Aftermath of Explosion in Beirut

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A massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital at 17:11 local time (14:11 GMT) on 4 August. The epicentre of the blast was the Port of Beirut and, according to the city’s Governor Marwan Abboud, over half of the buildings in the country’s capital were damaged.

Dozens of people were killed and thousands injured in an explosion in the Port of Beirut on Tuesday, with hospitals overcrowded due to the large influx of injured patients. Many more victims are feared to remain under the rubble.

The death toll from the blast continues to rise, while the damage from the explosion in the city's port is reportedly estimated at about $3-5 billion.

According to the authorities, the blast was likely caused by the improper storage of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate.

© AP Photo / Hussein MallaA drone image shows the scene of the explosion that hit the Seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, 5 August 2020. The massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city's port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky.
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A drone image shows the scene of the explosion that hit the Seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, 5 August 2020. The massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city's port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky.
© Sputnik / Vissam Matta / Go to the mediabankA general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
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A general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
© REUTERS / Mohamed AzakirA general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
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A general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
© REUTERS / Instagram / Michel.AbboudSENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB. A wounded man walks next to a damaged car on a street following the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on 4 August 2020, in this picture obtained from social media.
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SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB. A wounded man walks next to a damaged car on a street following the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on 4 August 2020, in this picture obtained from social media.
© REUTERS / Aziz TaherA general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
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A general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
© Sputnik / Vissam Matta / Go to the mediabankA general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
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A general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
© Sputnik / Michael Alaeddin / Go to the mediabankA general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
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A general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
© Sputnik / Michael Alaeddin / Go to the mediabankA general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
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A general view showing the aftermath at the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon 5 August 2020.
© REUTERS / Mohamed AzakirThis view shows the damaged facade of a building following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon, 5 August 2020.
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This view shows the damaged facade of a building following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon, 5 August 2020.
© AP Photo / Hassan AmmarThe aftermath of the massive explosion is seen in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, 4 August 2020. Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured due to flying glass and debris.
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The aftermath of the massive explosion is seen in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, 4 August 2020. Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured due to flying glass and debris.
© REUTERS / Issam AbdallahDamaged vehicle and buildings are pictured near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon, 5 August 2020.
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Damaged vehicle and buildings are pictured near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon, 5 August 2020.
© AP Photo / Hussein MallaA silo amid rubble and debris at the scene of the explosion that hit the Seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, 4 August 2020. Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital.
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A silo amid rubble and debris at the scene of the explosion that hit the Seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, 4 August 2020. Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital.
© REUTERS / Aziz TaherPeople inspect the damage near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon, 5 August 2020.
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People inspect the damage near the site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon, 5 August 2020.
© AP Photo / Hussein MallaA destroyed silo amid rubble and debris after an explosion at the Seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, 5 August 2020. The massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city's port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky.
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A destroyed silo amid rubble and debris after an explosion at the Seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, 5 August 2020. The massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city's port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky.
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