An overview of the worst industrial explosion in history
Beirut Industrial Explosion | What We Know
Pinkerton insights on the Beirut, Lebanon explosion in August 2020, the worst-known industrial explosion for affected population and economic damages.
August 7, 2020
Two explosions rattled Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday evening, August 4, 2020. The second, larger blast could be felt as far away as Cyprus, some 145 miles away. Recent reports place the death toll at 157, with dozens still missing, and over 5,000 injured. Government officials expect the financial toll to be more than 3 billion dollars. In terms of affected population and economic damages, this is likely the worst industrial explosion in history.
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