Large explosion rocks Beirut port
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A red cloud hangs over Beirut after an explosion at the port. /Social Media

A red cloud hangs over Beirut after an explosion at the port. /Social Media

A large explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, damaging buildings and offices around the city.

The source of the explosion was a major fire at a warehouse for firecrackers near the port in Beirut, the state-run National News Agency reported.

A red cloud hung over the city in the wake of the blast as firefighting teams rushed to the scene to try to put out the fire.

Local news reported multiple people were wounded in the incident.

(With input from agencies)