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The fire burns at part of the silos that remains standing. Reuters
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Part of the grain silos in Beirut's port collapse as Lebanon marks the second anniversary of a deadly explosion at the site. AFP
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The silos were damaged during the blast in August 2020. AP
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The collapse happened as people gathered at the site to mark the anniversary. AP
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A fire at the silos blazed for weeks before the collapse. AFP
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Some people in Lebanon believe the government wants to use the fire as an excuse to demolish the silos. AFP
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Relatives of those killed in the port blast wanted the silos to stand as a memorial to the victims. Reuters
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Water is dropped from a military helicopter to tackle the fire at the silos. EPA
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Video footage shows clouds of smoke and dust spreading across the port. AP
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It is feared that other parts of the site will also collapse. AFP
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The fire was thought to have been sparked by the remnants of fermented grain in storage. AP
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Lebanon's caretaker economy minister Amin Salam said the silos were at risk of collapse as the authorities struggled to contain the fire. AP
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Fire and smoke at the silos at Beirut port. EPA
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There were no reports of deaths or injuries after the collapse. EPA
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In April, the Lebanese Cabinet approved the demolition of the silos. EPA
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A survey had found that the silos were at risk of collapse. AFP
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Rubble at the port after part of the silos collapsed. Reuters
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The fire burns at part of the silos that remains standing. Reuters
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Part of the grain silos in Beirut's port collapse as Lebanon marks the second anniversary of a deadly explosion at the site. AFP
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The silos were damaged during the blast in August 2020. AP
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The collapse happened as people gathered at the site to mark the anniversary. AP
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A fire at the silos blazed for weeks before the collapse. AFP
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Some people in Lebanon believe the government wants to use the fire as an excuse to demolish the silos. AFP
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Relatives of those killed in the port blast wanted the silos to stand as a memorial to the victims. Reuters
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Water is dropped from a military helicopter to tackle the fire at the silos. EPA
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Video footage shows clouds of smoke and dust spreading across the port. AP
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It is feared that other parts of the site will also collapse. AFP
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The fire was thought to have been sparked by the remnants of fermented grain in storage. AP
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Lebanon's caretaker economy minister Amin Salam said the silos were at risk of collapse as the authorities struggled to contain the fire. AP
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Fire and smoke at the silos at Beirut port. EPA
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There were no reports of deaths or injuries after the collapse. EPA
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In April, the Lebanese Cabinet approved the demolition of the silos. EPA
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A survey had found that the silos were at risk of collapse. AFP
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Rubble at the port after part of the silos collapsed. Reuters
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The fire burns at part of the silos that remains standing. Reuters
Efforts to extinguish Beirut port fire 'risk causing grain silos to collapse'
Authorities have blamed the blazes on the summer heat and fermenting wheat at the bottom of the silos
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