According to the department, about four thousand people were injured.
Earlier it was reported that, according to preliminary estimates, about 300 thousand people could be left homeless after the emergency.
A powerful explosion occurred on August 4 in the area of the seaport of Beirut near the naval base. According to local authorities, the cause of the tragedy was the detonation of 2,700 tons of ammonium nitrate confiscated by customs services, which were stored in the warehouse.