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Fires rip through Beirut square as protests rage over port explosion that killed hundreds
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mirror.co.ukA fire broke out in a Beirut square where protesters had gathered demanding the fall of Lebanon's government, witnesses said.
Several other smaller fires broke out in the vicinity of the protest area yesterday. It is not clear whether the fires created any damage or injuries.
Demonstrators were angered by Tuesday's devastating blast, which officials say was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored unsafely since 2013.
The explosion in the city's port is now known to have killed more than 150 people and destroyed large parts of the city. Many in Lebanon say government negligence led to the blast which destroyed entire districts in Beirut, including homes and businesses. "We were born and raised with this regime in place - we believe
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