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Beirut looks like an atomic bomb went off, after a massive explosion rocked the city and left hundreds of people severely injured.
Several videos captured the terrifying moment Tuesday in the Lebanese capital — where, at first, a port-adjacent building simply appeared to be on fire with smoke billowing up. Suddenly, a massive explosion erupted from the site … sending a huge mushroom cloud into the air … along with debris and shockwaves.
Stunning video shows explosions just minutes ago at Beirut port pic.twitter.com/ZjltF0VcTr
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It immediately engulfed the area … and people were screaming in horror at the sight. The scene was frighteningly similar to watching the Twin Towers fall on 9/11 — although it’s unclear yet if the Beirut explosion was a terrorist act.
Lebanese news agencies have reported it started with a fire in a building housing fireworks — but other reports say there were high-powered explosives in there.
Based on the size of the blast, the latter makes more sense.
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