(NPR) Massive Explosion In Beirut Kills At Least 70, Wounds Thousands

Massive Explosion In Beirut Kills At Least 70, Wounds Thousands









Firefighters extinguish flames at nearby damaged buildings following a large explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon on Tuesday.



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Massive Explosion In Beirut Kills At Least 70, Wounds Thousands






A top military official said the explosion was likely powered by highly explosive materials that had been confiscated and stored at Beirut's port.