China News Service, September 10 According to foreign media reports, on the 10th local time, a fire broke out in the Beirut port area of Lebanon, causing panic among local residents.
A large-scale explosion in the area just last month caused thousands of casualties.
At around 6:00 pm on August 4, local time, a huge explosion occurred in the port area of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Many houses were damaged, glass was shattered, and pink mushroom clouds and thick smoke rose in the sky.
At noon on the 10th local time, a black smoke billowed from the port area, and an orange flame rose from the ground.
The Lebanese military stated that the fire occurred in a warehouse for storing oil and tires in the port's duty-free zone, adding that fire fighting is still in progress and military helicopters are participating in the fire fighting operation.
The cause of the fire is still unclear.
The local TV station said that companies with offices near the port have asked employees to leave the area.
The Lebanese army closed the main road leading to other areas.
On August 4, a big explosion occurred in the Beirut port area, killing at least 190 people and injuring more than 6,500 people.