At least 70 people are dead and more than 3,500 injured following a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, authorities say
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The Lebanese health minister originally said at least 50 people were killed and 2,700 were injured in the explosion, then raised the numbers to 70 dead and more than 3,500 injured.The U.S. embassy in Beirut has issued a security alert warning Americans to"stay indoors and wear masks if available" because"there are reports of toxic gases released in the explosion."The United States Geological Survey reports that the explosion registered a magnitude of 3.3.
Other eyewitnesses said there were multiple fires burning and that windows of apartment buildings were shattered in a large radius around the blast site. Video from the ground in Beirut shows cars crushed by rubble, injured people walking through debris and extensive damage to nearby buildings. "Praying for the safety of the people of Lebanon," she posted on Twitter."The President has been briefed. We continue to monitor the situation closely."
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