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A fire ignited an explosion at a warehouse storing ammonium nitrate, which was kept under unsafe conditions despite prior warnings. The blast resulted in extensive damage to local infrastructure, including hospitals and homes, and completely destroyed Beirut's main port. This incident caused significant disruptions in trade and supply chains.

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Open at Ur Own Risk

A fire ignited an explosion at a warehouse storing ammonium nitrate, which was kept under unsafe conditions despite prior warnings. The blast resulted in extensive damage to local infrastructure, including hospitals and homes, and completely destroyed Beirut's main port. This incident caused significant disruptions in trade and supply chains.

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The explosion was triggered by a fire that spread to the


warehouse where the ammonium nitrate was stored. The highly
explosive chemical had been stored in unsafe conditions
without proper regulations, despite multiple warnings from the
port authorities. The explosion caused severe damage to
buildings in the area, including hospitals, homes, and
businesses. Beirut's main port was completely destroyed,
leading to disruptions in trade and supply chains.

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