Beirut blast: What we know so far

The explosion in Beirut originated from a warehouse storing 2750 tons of ammonium nitrate, seized from a Russian freighter in 2013. The blast, occurring around 6:00 PM, resulted in at least 135 deaths and 5,000 injuries. It destroyed 85% of Lebanon's grain silos and caused extensive damage within a 1.5 km radius, affecting hospitals, residences, and cultural sites. The explosion also led to a citywide power outage, complicating rescue efforts.

Where did the explosion in Beirut originate?

• A government office

• A residential building

• A warehouse in the port

• A chemical plant

What was stored in the warehouse that exploded in Beirut?

• Fireworks

• Ammonium nitrate

• Medical supplies

• Petroleum

Approximately how many people were injured in the Beirut explosion?

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 1,000

• 500

What percentage of Lebanon's grain was stored in the silos destroyed by the explosion?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 85%

Which cultural site was reported to have sustained damage from the explosion?

• Mohammed Al Amin Mosque

• Sursock Museum

• The National Museum of Beirut

• Beirut Art Center