The explosion that ripped through Beirut with the strength of an earthquake, killing over 100 people and injuring more than 4,000, was caused by the ignition of a large depot of ammonium nitrate in the port of Beirut. The Massive explosion in the Beirut port area occurred at 6:00 pm, causing a fire, several small blasts, and then a massive explosion that flattened the harbour and buildings around the port.
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