Beirut, Lebanon Explosion
A massive explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon on August 4, 2020, leaving at least 10 people dead and countless others wounded. It was unclear, at first, what caused the horrific blast at Beirut’s seaport, but officials later determined that explosive materials at a warehouse likely ignited. Photos and videos before the explosion showed a giant, pink smoke cloud growing over the Lebanese capital, until it suddenly became a fireball, the shockwaves eminating throughout the city and knocking people on their feet. Windows shattered, storefronts were destroyed, and some buildings were leveled. The roads were littered with debris, forcing some of the injured to walk through the smoke to get to nearby hospitals for treatment. To see more photos from the crisis, scroll through this gallery.
A Smoke Cloud Looms Over Beirut
A pink smoke cloud grows ominously over Beirut, just moments before a massive explosion rocked the entire city. The explosion was centered at the Lebanese capital city’s port.
Beirut Residents Survey the Damage
Beirut residents look at the damage caused by the August 4 explosion in disbelief. Entire buildings were leveled by the blast.
Cars Stop On Road Blocked By Debris
Cars remained stuck on a road in Beirut following the blast. The lanes were scattered with debris as smoke billowed from the blast site.
Security Officers Run To The Blast Site
Lebanese security officers ran to the explosion site at the Beirut port following the explosion. At least 10 people in the city died.
Aftermath Of Lebanon Explosion
Debris is strewn across the streets of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, after a deadly explosion in the city took place on Aug. 4, 2020. Two people are pictured here walking through the aftermath of the explosion.
Lebanese Port Workers Survey The Scene
Lebanese port workers walk amid the wreckage at Beirut’s seaport, following a deadly explosion in the area on Aug. 4, 2020. The explosion damaged a large area of the Lebanon capital’s port, as well as rocking buildings and windows.
Lebanese Civilians Help An Injured Sailor
Civilians come to the rescue of a hurt sailor, helping him evacuate from a ship that had been docked near the sight of the explosion at Beirut’s seaport. The port was heavily damaged.
People Evacuate After The Explosion
Wounded people evacuate the streets of Beirut after a dangerous explosion hit the city on Aug. 4, 2020. A person is carried to safety in the photo.
Soldiers Guard The Explosion Site
Lebanese military soldiers guard an area nearby the explosion that hit Beirut’s port in Lebanon on Aug. 4, 2020. A large cloud of grey smoke fills the sky.
