At around 18:10 on August 4, local time, a violent explosion occurred in the port area of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Several blocks were severely damaged, many houses were damaged, glass was shattered, and red smoke rose from the sky. According to the Lebanese health department, the explosion has killed at least 73 people and injured more than 3,000. At present, the specific cause of the explosion is not clear. Lebanese Interior Minister Fahmi said that the explosion may have been caused by the chemical ammonium nitrate stored in the port warehouse in 2014. Lebanese Prime Minister Diab inspected the explosion site on the same day and subsequently declared the 5th as a national day of mourning. (Editor Li Jiali)
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