Massive explosion in Beirut within the last hour, looks like a nuclear blast

[Mister Obvious]

Head of LAU Hospital is calling for evacuation of #Beirut due to the hazardous materials in the air from explosion. #Lebanon

https://twitter.com/mgdowney/status/1290745190039396352

#Lebanon’s Health Minister telling those who can leave #Beirut should, that the remnants of the explosion can have long term deadly effects. A reminder this is in the midst of a total economic collapse when over half of Lebanese are below the poverty line.

https://twitter.com/mgdowney/status/1290738020166008833