A large fire at the port of Beirut broke out in the warehouse with oil and tires, according to a statement from the Lebanese army.
Earlier, clouds of black smoke began to rise from the port territory, which were visible several kilometers from the fire site.
"The fire broke out in a warehouse with auto oils and tires on the territory of the free customs zone. Fire crews are working on the site, they are assisted by helicopters of the Lebanese army," the military said in a statement.
A powerful explosion occurred near the port of Beirut on August 4. Hundreds of homes and cars were destroyed or damaged, windows were broken in many districts of the Lebanese capital, and some buildings were completely destroyed. According to the authorities, the cause was the detonation of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, confiscated by customs in 2014 and stored in a warehouse. 190 people were killed and more than 6 thousand were injured. The capital of Lebanon is recognized as a disaster area, and a state of emergency has been declared in the city until September 19.
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Based on materials from RIA Novosti