Toxic Gases in Beirut Remain a Health Risk Following Explosions in Beirut, Lebanon on August 4
In the aftermath of two major explosions in Beirut killing 100 and leaving over 4,000 wounded, it has been reported as of August 5 that the release of toxic gases due to the blast poses a health risk. The explosions, reportedly caused by large volumes of ammonium nitrate being stored in a warehouse left several areas without electricity and damaged some embassies. The number of casualties is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.









