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Beirut Blazes Fire Outrage: What Made This Explosion Unforgettable On August 4, 2020, Beirut, Lebanon, was illuminated not by celebration, but by unimaginable horror. A catastrophic explosion rocked the port of Beirut, leaving a trail of destruction, grief, and national outrage far beyond what the city had endured. This devastating blast—ranked one of the worst non-nuclear explosions in history—unforgettably struck a national psyche, sparking social upheaval and demands for justice. In this article, we explore what made the Beirut port explosion a turning point in Lebanon’s turbulent history, and why it continues to burn as an emblem of outrage. --- ### The Scale of Tragedy