Heard all over the city, some sources say its a bakery explosion while others confirm that its a gas tank/leak.
— Luna Safwan - لونا صفوان (@LunaSafwan) October 9, 2020
Reasons of explosion still unknown but it occurred in a very crowded and residential street. #Lebanon #Beirut pic.twitter.com/E9AaqorDeZ
Civil defense groups are evacuating residents of the surrounding buildings - so far this seems like a gas/ fuel leak that caused an explosion. You could hear mortified people scream. I think #Lebanese had enough trauma to last a lifetime now. pic.twitter.com/4d8HevL6Jh
— Luna Safwan - لونا صفوان (@LunaSafwan) October 9, 2020
#Lebanon - I am told that a gas tank exploded in Tarik Jdide area/ #Beirut in a residential neighborhood next to a bakery. No casualties reported yet.
— Luna Safwan - لونا صفوان (@LunaSafwan) October 9, 2020
Friends reported their buildings shook when it happened.
Lebanese really need a break. pic.twitter.com/JNLlwawgRG
A video clip from the explosion site in Beirut. Many are trapped in burning houses. Emergency services are busy trying to rescue as many as possible. Pray for them! pic.twitter.com/GrDIVWli4v
— Amir Tsarfati (@BeholdIsrael) October 9, 2020