A fire followed by a powerful explosion rocked a gas station in the Hadath-Baabda area on Wednesday morning, killing one person, injuring several others and causing widespread panic. The incident occurred near a local supermarket and was heard throughout nearby neighborhoods.
The blast, which was heard from several hundred meters away, triggered fear among residents as thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky, visible from multiple districts across Beirut. Civil Defense units rushed to the scene to bring the fire under control, while Internal Security Forces cordoned off the area to prevent further danger.
One person was killed and several injured.
The explosion came just as an Israeli drone was spotted flying at low altitude over Beirut’s southern suburb earlier in the morning. While no official connection has been made between the two events, their timing has sparked concern and speculation among local residents and authorities.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, and officials are urging the public to avoid the area until it is deemed safe.
A powerful blast was heard in #Baabda on Tuesday morning, later confirmed to have originated from an explosion at a fuel station near the Sacré Cœur intersection on the road leading to #Hadath. pic.twitter.com/Mbg8SiANKR
— This is Beirut (@ThisIsBeirut_) June 4, 2025
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