Beirut surveys devastation after dozens die in massive explosion

Wed, 05 Aug, 2020 - 12:17

Zeina Karam, Associated Press

Residents of Beirut awoke to a scene of devastation on Wednesday, a day after a massive explosion at the city’s port sent shock waves across the Lebanese capital, killing dozens of people and wounding thousands.

Smoke was still rising from the port, where a towering grain silo was shattered. Major downtown streets were littered with debris and damaged vehicles, and building facades were blown out.