China News Service, August 11th. According to the Associated Press report on the 10th, a member of the French clean-up team said that chemical experts and firefighters are working hard to ensure that at least 20 chemicals were leaked from a chemical container in Beirut, Lebanon. The safety of containers, these containers may be dangerous.
According to reports, French chemistry expert Anthony said that it is believed that many containers were punctured during the explosion in Beirut.
On August 5, local time, after the Beirut port exploded, only one wall was left in a wheat warehouse originally built at the port.
Anthony said that French and Italian chemical experts are working on the scene after the explosion. So far, more than 20 containers containing hazardous chemicals have been confirmed. "We noticed the containers with chemical hazard signs. Then we found one of them was leaking."
He said that experts are working with Lebanese firefighters to ensure the safety of all containers and analyze the contents. "We need to clean up everything to ensure safety."
Anthony did not specify which chemicals were involved, nor did he provide more details. Lebanese officials have not yet commented on this.
A violent explosion occurred in the Beirut port area on the evening of August 4, which has caused more than 100 deaths and thousands of injuries. After the explosion, many countries around the world provided assistance to Lebanon, including sending experts and delivering medical supplies.