⋯ The fire is still burning, and the cause of the explosions is still unknown.

⋯ Firefighters and Ambulances reach the scene.
Note that there was no enemy aircraft activity reported before the explosions.

Today was supposed to be a major "anger" day around Lebanon to protest the deteriorating economic situation, however, as of now, the protests and roadblocks are limited.

⋯ In a recent interview, the minister spoke of his efforts in begging countries, the west and the Gulf states, to provide medicine and food for the security forces who are in dire need of help.

⋯ While the Biden administration sent a gesture, the majority of US politicians & congress, will continue to devastate Syria with sanctions and ensure that Lebanon drowns too.

Syria is Lebanon's only access to the world through land for import/export.

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Thieves stole the coffins of the dead from a cemetery in Brital (Beqaa) which are made of aluminum.

According to the Bint Jbeil website, this phenomenon has spread to several Lebanese towns, where thieves are stealing metals from anywhere.

The dollar exchange rate decreased from 32,000 LBP to 26,700 LBP, after the Lebanese central bank sold 30,000,000 USD to the market (exchangers).

However, buying USD at this rate is near impossible, as only selling USD at this price is possible.

Deputy Secretary General of Hezbullah Sheikh Naim Qassem:

"Four reasons that led to the economic collapse: the unjust American blockade on Lebanon, the rampant corruption inside the country, the economic and financial policies over thirty years, and the performance of the central bank."

⋯ "The concerned ministers, whether in the economy, health or the interior, can raid companies, institutions and supermarkets to uncover price manipulation and monopoly of materials."