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The Beirut Explosions in Photos The Beirut Explosions in Photos
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The two explosions that ripped through Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, on Tuesday evening killed at least 154 people and wounded thousands of others. The second, much larger blast devastated a wide area, knocking people down, overturning cars and enveloping much of the central city in dust and smoke. Windows miles away were blown out, leaving streets looking as if they had been “cobbled in glass,” according to a resident.The two explosions that ripped through Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, on Tuesday evening killed at least 154 people and wounded thousands of others. The second, much larger blast devastated a wide area, knocking people down, overturning cars and enveloping much of the central city in dust and smoke. Windows miles away were blown out, leaving streets looking as if they had been “cobbled in glass,” according to a resident.
The injured, who numbered more than 5,000, were soon streaming into local hospitals. Many arrived on foot or carried by others, with the streets impassable to cars and ambulance services overwhelmed. The damage to St. George Hospital, one of the city’s biggest, was so severe that it had to shut down and send patients elsewhere. “Every floor of the hospital is damaged,” said Dr. Peter Noun, its chief of pediatric hematology and oncology. “I didn’t see this even during the war. It’s a catastrophe.”The injured, who numbered more than 5,000, were soon streaming into local hospitals. Many arrived on foot or carried by others, with the streets impassable to cars and ambulance services overwhelmed. The damage to St. George Hospital, one of the city’s biggest, was so severe that it had to shut down and send patients elsewhere. “Every floor of the hospital is damaged,” said Dr. Peter Noun, its chief of pediatric hematology and oncology. “I didn’t see this even during the war. It’s a catastrophe.”
The cause appeared to be the detonation of more than 2,700 tons of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in fertilizer and bombs. Officials said it had been stored in a port warehouse since 2014, when it was confiscated from a cargo ship. As of Friday, the possibility of a deliberate attack had not been ruled out, but Prime Minister Hassan Diab hinted that neglect had led to the blast.The cause appeared to be the detonation of more than 2,700 tons of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in fertilizer and bombs. Officials said it had been stored in a port warehouse since 2014, when it was confiscated from a cargo ship. As of Friday, the possibility of a deliberate attack had not been ruled out, but Prime Minister Hassan Diab hinted that neglect had led to the blast.
Lebanon’s government had already been facing large protests over an economic collapse, mismanagement and corruption. “Those responsible will pay a price for this catastrophe,” Mr. Diab said. “This is a promise to the martyrs and wounded people. This is a national commitment.”Lebanon’s government had already been facing large protests over an economic collapse, mismanagement and corruption. “Those responsible will pay a price for this catastrophe,” Mr. Diab said. “This is a promise to the martyrs and wounded people. This is a national commitment.”
The destruction stirred memories of Lebanon’s 1975-90 civil war and its aftermath. For all its economic and other woes, Beirut had been relatively peaceful in recent years.The destruction stirred memories of Lebanon’s 1975-90 civil war and its aftermath. For all its economic and other woes, Beirut had been relatively peaceful in recent years.
Sifting through the rubble. Smoke rising from the blast site.
Families still searching for their relatives waiting at the entrance of the port. Helping a victim in central Beirut.
A funeral on Friday. The scene after the explosions at the port.
Friday prayers at Martyr Square. Evacuating the wounded. With hospitals overwhelmed, some people were turned away.
Beirut’s port was a crucial hub, in a city that is Lebanon’s economic engine. Damaged buildings near the port.
A volunteer at a clothing distribution center in Martyr Square. A victim arriving at a hospital.
More than 250,000 people were displaced from their homes. Firefighters trying to extinguish the blazes that followed the explosions.
Waiting for food and aid distribution. Evacuating an injured sailor from a ship docked near the blast site.
Residents cleared debris from the streets. Some victims were carried to hospitals. The blasts reminded many in Beirut of the worst days of Lebanon’s civil war.
The funeral of Nicole Helou, 25. A wrecked silo at the port.
The search for survivors continued.
Protesters scuffled with Lebanese soldiers during a visit by President Emmanuel Macron of France.
Inspecting a damaged house.
Removing rubble near the site of the blasts.
An injured woman sin front of her damaged shop.
The devastated site of the explosion.
An aerial view of the blast site.An aerial view of the blast site.
A survivor was pulled out of the rubble.A survivor was pulled out of the rubble.
A building near the port.A building near the port.
Inside a damaged hospital.Inside a damaged hospital.
The blasts blew out windows, destroyed buildings and damaged vehicles across the city.The blasts blew out windows, destroyed buildings and damaged vehicles across the city.
Soldiers searching for survivors. Thousands were injured, and the toll was expected to rise.Soldiers searching for survivors. Thousands were injured, and the toll was expected to rise.
Surveying the damage.Surveying the damage.
Clearing debris inside a damaged mosque.Clearing debris inside a damaged mosque.
An army helicopter dropping water at the scene of the blasts.An army helicopter dropping water at the scene of the blasts.
A damaged church.A damaged church.
An injured man sat outside a restaurant in the Mar Mikhael neighborhood of Beirut.An injured man sat outside a restaurant in the Mar Mikhael neighborhood of Beirut.
Smoke rising from the blast site. Beirut’s port was a crucial hub, in a city that is Lebanon’s economic engine.
Helping a victim in central Beirut. A volunteer at a clothing distribution center in Martyr Square.
The scene after the explosions at the port. More than 250,000 people were displaced from their homes.
Evacuating the wounded. With hospitals overwhelmed, some people were turned away. Waiting for food and aid distribution.
Damaged buildings near the port. Residents cleared debris from the streets.
A victim arriving at a hospital. The funeral of Nicole Helou, 25.
Firefighters trying to extinguish the blazes that followed the explosions. The search for survivors continued.
Evacuating an injured sailor from a ship docked near the blast site. Protesters scuffled with Lebanese soldiers during a visit by President Emmanuel Macron of France.
Some victims were carried to hospitals. The blasts reminded many in Beirut of the worst days of Lebanon’s civil war. An injured woman sin front of her damaged shop.
A wrecked silo at the port. The devastated site of the explosion.
Sifting through the rubble.
Families still searching for their relatives waiting at the entrance of the port.
A funeral on Friday.
Friday prayers at Martyr Square.