A huge fire has broken out at Beirut’s port, triggering panic among residents traumatised by last month’s massive explosion that killed and injured thousands of people. It was not immediately clear what caused the fire at the facility, which was devastated by the explosion on 4 August.
The sight of another huge fire only a month later created panic among residents. In regards to the orange flames leaping from the port at midday on Thursday, the Lebanese army said the fire was at a warehouse where oil and tyres were placed in the duty-free zone, adding that the blaze was still being fought.
A police spokesman, Col Joseph Msalam, said officers had no information about what was happening at the port, adding that the facility was currently under the control of the army.
Army helicopters were seen taking part in efforts to extinguish the fire.
The sight of another huge fire only a month later created panic among residents. In regards to the orange flames leaping from the port at midday on Thursday, the Lebanese army said the fire was at a warehouse where oil and tyres were placed in the duty-free zone, adding that the blaze was still being fought.
A police spokesman, Col Joseph Msalam, said officers had no information about what was happening at the port, adding that the facility was currently under the control of the army.
Army helicopters were seen taking part in efforts to extinguish the fire.
