Authorities in Lebanon fear partial collapse of wheat silos in Beirut port

Authorities in Lebanon fear partial collapse of wheat silos in Beirut port
Smoke was also seen rising from the remaining wheat silos located in the port. (File/AFP)
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Updated 21 August 2022
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Authorities in Lebanon fear partial collapse of wheat silos in Beirut port

Authorities in Lebanon fear partial collapse of wheat silos in Beirut port
  • Reports suggest that authorities have evacuated all employees from the vicinity as a precautionary measure

DUBAI: Civil defense teams in Lebanon are on standby following reports of a possible collapse of a new part of wheat silos located in the Port of Beirut, local media reported on Sunday. 
 
Reports suggest that authorities have evacuated all employees from the vicinity as a precautionary measure.
 
Smoke was also seen rising from the remaining wheat silos located in the port. 
 
More details to follow.