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Massive Fire Erupts in Beirut Port, Site of August’s Catastrophic Explosion

HeadlineSep 10, 2020

In Lebanon, a massive fire has broken out at the Port of Beirut — just one month after a catastrophic explosion at the port killed over 200 people, injured 7,000 and left more than a quarter-million residents homeless. Officials say Thursday’s fire began at a warehouse storing oil and tires in the port’s duty-free zone.

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