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Wreck of Damaged Ship at Beirut Port Investigated by Italian Fire Team

A team from the Italian fire service continued their work in Beirut, Lebanon, on August 9, assisting local authorities in the wake of a devastating blast that killed at least 154 people and injured thousands more on August 4.

According to the fire service, they were working to “combat the chemical risk” following the explosion, taking air and sea water quality samples.

This video shows a damaged ship at the port and scenes from the burned-out interior. Firefighters “entered the hold and put out the residual flames,” they said.

Lebanon declared a two-week state of emergency and three days of mourning for victims of the blast. Protesters marched on government buildings on August 8 showing their anger over the government’s handling of the situation. Credit: Vigil del Fuoco via Storyful