The Lebanese Red Cross says at least 100 people are dead, and that number is expected to rise, as crews continue to sift through the rubble in Beirut.
A massive explosion ripped through the community yesterday.
Officials have said it’s believed the blast was caused by over 2700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that had been stored for six years at the city’s port.
Over 4000 people are injured.
There has been an outpouring of support from people around the world.
An emergency number has been set up for those trying to locate a loved one or friend.
Our embassy in #Beirut will be closed until August 7 due to the explosion that occurred today. Consular services remain available to Canadians in #Lebanon.
Reach us 24/7:
📞+1 613 996 8885
📧 sos@international.gc.ca. https://t.co/7zBh7tO0YU pic.twitter.com/LNDqAkV7xM— Canada in Lebanon (@CanadaLebanon) August 4, 2020
“Absolutely tragic news coming out of Beirut. Canadians are thinking of everyone who has been injured and all those who are trying to locate a friend or family member or have lost a loved one. We’re keeping you in our thoughts and we stand ready to assist in any way we can.”
— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) August 4, 2020
