Beirut Explosion
On August 4th, 2020, tragedy occurred. Due to fires in the area, a warehouse in Beirut, Lebanon exploded. Over 200 people died while 5,000 more were injured. Buildings were demolished, and due to the warehouse being on the port, the area quickly flooded. People were left homeless and hospitals were full. This was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions to ever happen.
The explosion was due to ammonium nitrate that was more than likely not stored correctly. Highly flammable, when fires were in the area, a series of small explosions that led to the bigger explosion occurred. Along with a Lebanese French architect, diplomats, and children, multiple first responders died as well, including a firefighter and five nurses.
Celebrities such as Halsey, Ariana Grande, and Harry Styles all donated to the cause and encouraged their fans to do the same. While this was a tragic event, people from around the world, from different cultures and backgrounds, came together to do anything that they could to help victims. GoFundMes were set up, the RedCross dispatched ambulances, and Doctors Without Borders helped medics.
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