Strong explosion in a Christian neighborhood of Beirut
BEIRUT - A Christian quarter of Beirut was rocked Friday morning by a loud explosion, officials told AFP witnesses.
"We have information on an explosion which took place in the district of Hazmieh, in the east of Beirut, said a source of security to AFP.
Initial information ranged explosion in the district bordering Furn el-Chebbak.
The explosion, whose origin was still unknown, made numerous damage, according to images broadcast on television. Several cars caught fire and others were completely destroyed. Ambulances, sirens screaming, were en route to the scene of the explosion which gave off a large black smoke.
The explosion occurs 10 days after an attack which targeted near Beirut car of the United States embassy, killing three.
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Explosion in Chevrolet Neighborhood
10:45 Judges Jean Fahd and Anwar Yahya inspect the blast scene.
10:44 LBC says a senior security officer was targeted in the Chevrolet explosion.
10:40 The Lebanese army command denies any of its officers were targeted in the blast.
10:34 TV footage shows bodies ripped apart by the force of the explosion.
10:30 The military car belonged to a member of the Internal Security Forces with plate number 611181.
10:28 At least three people were killed, according to some media reports.
10: 25 Media reports say among the destroyed cars was a military vehicle.
10:20 TV footage shows a huge plume of black smoke rising from the area and several cars burning.
10:00 am A powerful explosion rocks the Chevrolet neighborhood northeast of Beirut.