A section of Beirut's massive port grain silos, shredded in the 2020 explosion, has collapsed after a weeks long fire triggered by grains that had fermented and ignited in the summer heat.
Part of the Beirut port grain silos collapsed on Sunday afternoon, sending a large cloud of dust and smoke into the sky, nearly two years after a massive blast killed more than 215 people and severely damaged the port.The northern block of the silos collapsed on Sunday after what sounded like an explosion, kicking up thick grey dust
Youssef Mallah, from the Civil Defence department, said that other parts of the northern block of the silos were at risk and that other sections of the giant ruin could collapse. The Interior Ministry said over a week later that the fire had spread, after reaching some electric cables nearby.Fire and smell re-traumatises residents
The Lebanese Red Cross distributed K-N95 masks to those living nearby, and officials ordered firefighters and port workers to stay away from the immediate area near the silos.
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