The Lebanese Army said the fire was at a warehouse in the duty free zone at the port where oil and tyres are kept.
It added that fighting the blaze was continuing and that army helicopters were taking part in the operation.Panicked residents — still struggling to get over last month's catastrophy — cracked open windows and called each other to warn them of the new fire.
Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud and authorities called on people to stay away from roads leading to the port to allow fire engines to move quickly.A video circulating on social media showed workers at the port running away in fear as soon as the fire broke out, a chilling reminder of last month’s blast that killed dozens of port employees and 10 firefighters.
The sight of another huge fire a month later created panic among residents, although there were no immediate reports of injuries.
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