Burj Khalifa Lit up in Solidarity After Lebanon Massive Explosion
Aug 06, 2020
Almost 73 people were killed around Beirut’s port in Lebanon after shipments housing 2750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored at the warehouse exploded. The explosion caused fuming white clouds around the port and created an orange fireball into the sky, shattering windows kilometers away.
“It was like an atomic bomb” people said
A Beirut resident's video shows shattered glass and debris strewn throughout her apartment after massive deadly explosion in Lebanon's capital.
— ABC News (@ABC) August 5, 2020
At least 70 people were killed by the blast, with nearly 4,000 injured. https://t.co/z38Lfr33iP pic.twitter.com/iKdnN1zByY
Security Chief said that the explosion may have been a result of blasting of the confiscated explosives stored at the port. “It appears there is a warehouse containing material that was confiscated years ago, and it appears that it was highly explosive material,” said Security chief Abbas Ibrahim.
The explosion occurred at a time when the economy of Lebanon was already failing down. Over the past few months, about half of the population has gone into poverty, owing to economic woes and coronavirus pandemic.
This is the moment an explosion occurred in the Lebanese capital Beirut.
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) August 4, 2020
The explosion appeared to be centred around the city's port area containing warehouses and rippled through several areas of the capital.
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To show support, the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa lit up in Lebanese flag colors after the horrific Beirut port explosions.
The world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa lits up in Lebanese flag colors in solidarity with its people after the horrific Beirut port explosions#BeirutBlast #Beirut pic.twitter.com/jLTftMl5Zo
— ??? ?????? ???????? Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) August 4, 2020
The great Pyramids of Giza were also lit up.
#Egypt's Giza pyramids were illuminated on Tuesday night with colours of #Lebanon flag in solidarity with victims of #BeirutBlast pic.twitter.com/fBiw43k9v2
— DNE Buzz (@Dnebuzz) August 4, 2020
The hashtag #PrayForLebanon became viral on Twitter with people posting their love and support for the Lebanese. Many shared artworks as well.
Our hearts stand with you Beirut. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. #PrayForLebanon pic.twitter.com/4Xtp2q6WZl
— Mehreen Syed (@iMehreenSyed) August 5, 2020
sending prayers of love to all people in lebanon #prayforbeirut pic.twitter.com/IrS7HG7y7Z
— nope (@hansoldvernon) August 5, 2020
Solidarity with people of Beirut.
— Carlos Latuff (@LatuffCartoons) August 5, 2020
Solidarity with people of Lebanon.#PrayForLebanon #prayforbeirut pic.twitter.com/SzuJZTg4YB
Sincere condolences to all the departed souls & praying for the speedy recovery of all those affected in Beirut, Lebanon.
— Adil Faraz Khan (@Adil_512) August 5, 2020
All thoughts & prayers are with the people of Lebanon ????????#PrayForBeirut #PrayForLebanon pic.twitter.com/pS2qyFxOrH
God be with Beirut Lebanon????????????#prayforbeirut pic.twitter.com/1SODUQjLaH
— ••HE-MORTAL™•• (@HE_MORTAL) August 5, 2020
Sending prayers and deepest condolences to our dear Lebanese brothers and sisters.
— Asya (@queen_asia_htmw) August 5, 2020
May Allah always guide you.
Allah bless you all .#PrayForLebanon#prayforbeirut pic.twitter.com/sGYfWmc91X
love and prayers to people in Lebanon.