At Least 70 Killed, 3,000 Injured After Explosion Rocks Beirut

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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An explosion in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, caused injuries and some damage on Tuesday, as social media footage showed a blast and shockwave that could be seen for miles. At least 70 were killed and more than 3,000 injured.
The source of the explosion was a major fire at a firecracker warehouse, said the state-run National News Agency.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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