• Menu
  • Menu
  • News
  • Subscribe
  • Logout
Trending
UAE holidays 2021 Coronavirus Special Reports Find Jobs in the UAE Travel
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • Crime
    • Education
      • Young Editors
    • Environment
    • Government
    • Health
      • Better Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Science
    • Weather
    • Reader Complaint
    • Ask the Law
    • UAE's Hope Probe
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Ask Us
    • Safety+Security
  • Gulf
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Energy
    • Analysis
    • Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Company Releases
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
    • Mena
    • Europe
      • Brexit
    • Africa
    • Americas
      • US Presidential Elections 2020
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Oceania
    • Offbeat
    • Court and Crime
    • Coronavirus
    • Infographics
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Op-Eds
    • Letters
    • Off the Cuff
    • Cartoons
    • From the Editors
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Horse Racing
      • Dubai World Cup
    • Cricket
      • IPL
        • Chennai
        • Delhi
        • Punjab
        • Kolkata
        • Mumbai
        • Rajasthan
        • Bangalore
        • Hyderabad
      • ICC
    • Football
    • Motorsport
    • Tennis
      • Dubai Duty Free Tennis 2020
    • Golf
    • Rugby
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • Pakistani Cinema
    • Pinoy Celebs
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • TV
    • Books
    • Theatre
    • Arts+Culture
  • Going Out
    • Movie Reviews
    • Society
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
  • Auto
    • News
    • Test Drives
    • Car Culture
    • Auto Care
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
      • Beating Breast Cancer
    • Family
    • Community
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • #Pinoy
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Weekend Review
  • GN Reach
  • Jobs
  • Tech
    • Electronics
      • Gitex Shopper
    • Gaming
    • Trends
    • Fin-Tech
    • Media
  • How To
    • Employment
      • Jobs
    • Passports & Visas
    • Your Money
    • Legal
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • #Pinoy
    • Community
    • Travel
    • Technology
  • GN Focus
  • Travel
    • Destinations
    • Hotels
  • Gold-Forex
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Gulf News store
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
    Four dead in Beirut fuel tank fire and blast

    Photos

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Thursday, February 25, 2021
    Gold / Forex

    Photos News

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Readers' Photos
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
    All Sections

    Four dead in Beirut fuel tank fire and blast

    Explosion caused a large fire to break out in the building in a Beirut neighborhood


    Published:  October 10, 2020 14:23 AFP

    1 of 12
    808601-01-02
    Beirut: An explosion and a fuel tank fire in the Lebanese capital Friday killed four people, rescuers said as panic spread in a city already ravaged by a monster blast in August. Image Credit: AFP
    2 of 12
    AP10-10-2020_000014B
    The fire and blast struck the bustling district of Tariq al-Jdide, Lieutenant Ali Najm of the fire brigade told AFP. "The number of victims increased to four," the Lebanese Red Cross said on its Twitter account, updating the toll from two dead. Image Credit: AP
    3 of 12
    808436-01-02
    Lebanese television Al-Jadeed said more than 20 people were taken to hospital as it showed flames in a street as well as sounds of people screaming in panic. Image Credit: AFP
    4 of 12
    2020-10-09T210411Z_1072135371_RC29FJ992LOM_RTRMADP_3_LEBANON-CRISIS-FIRE
    The state-run National News Agency said a fuel tank exploded, sparking a fire and causing casualties. The immediate cause of the fire was not known. Image Credit: Reuters
    5 of 12
    808475-01-02
    Several fires have broken out at Beirut's port since a cataclysmic August 4 explosion killed 203 people, injured at least 6,500 others and ravaged swathes of the capital. Image Credit: AFP
    6 of 12
    808554-01-02
    That blast came as Lebanon struggles with its worst financial crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war and political strife, compounded by the coronavirus pandemic. Image Credit: AFP
    7 of 12
    2020-10-09T211847Z_1425822978_RC29FJ90NU3C_RTRMADP_3_LEBANON-CRISIS-FIRE
    Lieutenant Najm said a warehouse with an oil tank caught fire and there was an explosion. The owner of a shop that also sold petrol was arrested, a security souce said. Image Credit: Reuters
    8 of 12
    2020-10-09T212611Z_2026179219_RC29FJ92WNCV_RTRMADP_3_LEBANON-CRISIS-FIRE
    The owner manages one of the many private generator services that supply residents with electricity when frequent power outages occur, the source said. Image Credit: Reuters
    9 of 12
    2020-10-09T213200Z_1969524195_RC29FJ9I9BXT_RTRMADP_3_LEBANON-CRISIS-FIRE
    Rescuers carry a child that was evacuated from a building after a fuel tank exploded in the al-Tariq al-Jadida neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon. Image Credit: Reuters
    10 of 12
    2020-10-10T081844Z_2019610440_RC2KFJ9A65VW_RTRMADP_3_LEBANON-CRISIS-FIRE
    A member of the Internal Security Forces inspects the site of a fuel tank explosion that occurred in the Al Tariq Al Jadida neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon Image Credit: Reuters
    11 of 12
    2020-10-10T082232Z_1644141991_RC2KFJ9LK7CT_RTRMADP_3_LEBANON-CRISIS-FIRE
    A member of the Internal Security Forces inspects the site of a fuel tank explosion that occurred in the al-Tariq al-Jadida neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon. Image Credit: Reuters
    12 of 12
    2020-10-10T082307Z_58912483_RC2KFJ9QC0BT_RTRMADP_3_LEBANON-CRISIS-FIRE
    Workers clean the site of a fuel tank explosion that occurred in the Al Tariq Al Jadida neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon Image Credit: Reuters

    Trending

    • Look: Niagara Falls turns into a winter wonderland

      Look: Niagara Falls turns into a winter wonderland

    Latest In

    • DHA monitored over 7,700 medical facilities in 2020

      8 minutes ago

    • Parineeti Chopra looks back on her weight loss journey

      18 minutes ago

    • Divya Bharti: The original Bollywood diva

      29 minutes ago

    • In pictures: It's all high-tech hardware at IDEX 2021

      42 minutes ago

    • Restaurant suppliers want to be in UAE supermarkets

      44 minutes ago

    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • Baby & Child
    • Friday
    • Inside Out
    • Watch Time
    • Wheels
    • getthat
    • GN Tech
    • Jobs
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Gulf News store
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2021. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or