Lebanon blasts: Terror, devastation hit Beirut as explosion death toll mounts to over 100

The cause of the blast, which sparked fires, overturned cars and blew out windows and doors, was not immediately known.
A massive explosion rocked Beirut on August 4, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. (Photo | AP)
A massive explosion rocked Beirut on August 4, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. (Photo | AP)
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The blast was stunning even for a city that has seen civil war, suicide bombings and bombardment by Israel. It could be heard and felt as far away as Cyprus, more than 200 kilometers across the Mediterranean. (Photo | AP)
The blast was stunning even for a city that has seen civil war, suicide bombings and bombardment by Israel. It could be heard and felt as far away as Cyprus, more than 200 kilometers across the Mediterranean. (Photo | AP)
So far, more than 100 people have been killed and over 4,000 injured, with bodies buried in the rubble, officials said. (Photo | AP)
So far, more than 100 people have been killed and over 4,000 injured, with bodies buried in the rubble, officials said. (Photo | AP)
The sudden devastation overwhelmed a country already struggling with both the coronavirus pandemic and an economic crisis. Beirut hospitals quickly filled beyond capacity, pleading for blood supplies and generators to keep their lights on. (Photo | AP)
The sudden devastation overwhelmed a country already struggling with both the coronavirus pandemic and an economic crisis. Beirut hospitals quickly filled beyond capacity, pleading for blood supplies and generators to keep their lights on. (Photo | AP)
Civilians help to evacuate an injured sailor from a ship which was docked near the explosion scene that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday. (Photo | AP)
Civilians help to evacuate an injured sailor from a ship which was docked near the explosion scene that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday. (Photo | AP)
The cause of the blast, which sparked fires, overturned cars and blew out windows and doors, was not immediately known but witnesses reported seeing a strange orange-colored cloud over the site after the explosion. (Photo | AP)
The cause of the blast, which sparked fires, overturned cars and blew out windows and doors, was not immediately known but witnesses reported seeing a strange orange-colored cloud over the site after the explosion. (Photo | AP)
The explosion collapsed balconies, shattered windows and ripped bricks from buildings all across the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday. (Photo | AP)
The explosion collapsed balconies, shattered windows and ripped bricks from buildings all across the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday. (Photo | AP)
Although no group has claimed responsibility for the blasts yet, the explosion was reminiscent of scenes during Lebanon’s civil war and took place only three days before a UN-backed tribunal was set to give its verdict in the killing of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in a truck bombing more than 15 years ago. (Photo | AP)
Although no group has claimed responsibility for the blasts yet, the explosion was reminiscent of scenes during Lebanon’s civil war and took place only three days before a UN-backed tribunal was set to give its verdict in the killing of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in a truck bombing more than 15 years ago. (Photo | AP)
Rescue workers help an injured man at the explosion scene that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday. (Photo | AP)
Rescue workers help an injured man at the explosion scene that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday. (Photo | AP)
A silo sits in rubble and debris at the scene of an explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (Photo | AP)
A silo sits in rubble and debris at the scene of an explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (Photo | AP)
Meanwhile, many countries including the US, Egypt, Syria, Russia, UK, Canada, Qatar and even Lebanon's rival Israel have expressed solidarity and extended their condolences and help to overcome the unprecedented catastrophe that hit Beirut. (Photo | AP)
Meanwhile, many countries including the US, Egypt, Syria, Russia, UK, Canada, Qatar and even Lebanon's rival Israel have expressed solidarity and extended their condolences and help to overcome the unprecedented catastrophe that hit Beirut. (Photo | AP)

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