Beirut fire: Large blaze erupts in port a month after explosion
A fire at Beirut port on Thursday sent up a large column of black smoke into the sky over the Lebanese capital a little more than a month since a massive blast devastated the port facilities and surrounding area.
A witness saw flames rising up in the devastated port area, although it was not immediately clear what caused the blaze.
A column of black smoke billowed from the port with orange flames leaping from the ground.
The August 4 explosion killed more than 190 people, injured around 6,500 and damaged thousands of buildings in the Lebanese capital.
The sight of another huge fire a month later created panic among residents traumatised by last month’s explosion.
State-run National News Agency said the fire was at a warehouse where tires are placed. It added that firefighters are dealing with the blaze.
