Silo, symbol of the great Beirut port explosion, is at risk of being destroyed due to fire

The grain silo in the Port of Beirut, where the big explosion occurred in Lebanon 2 years ago, is in danger of being destroyed due to the fire that has been going on for a month.The grain silo in the Port of Beirut, where the big explosion occurred in Lebanon 2 years ago, is in danger of being destroyed due to the fire that has been going on for a month.The wheat silo, which has also become the symbol of the explosion in the port, has been left in ruins until today due to the investigation that has not yet been concluded.The wheat in the silo flared up with the warming of the weather this month. Fire crews, who could not approach the building, are worried about the collapse of the silo during the possible extinguishing operation.The Lebanese Ministry of Health and Environment made a statement warning the people of beirut against the harmful air that will occur due to the increased environmental pollution and possible destruction due to the fire.In the statement, citizens around the port were asked to wear masks and not approach the port unless possible.AA correspondent closely watched the fire, which can be seen with the naked eye, especially at night. It is seen that no one intervened in the fire that continued in the port and the smoke was rising in the environment.Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced that they declared August 4 a national holiday across the country, in solidarity with the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic port explosion and those who were injured.On August 4, 2020, in the Beirut Port, a fire broke out in the warehouse containing the explosives, and then a very strong explosion occurred that shook the whole city.It was announced that approximately 200 people died in the explosion, more than 6 thousand people were injured and 300,000 people were displaced due to the explosion.
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