Gas tanker explodes in fire near army barracks in Lebanon

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Lebanon

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Gas tanker explodes in fire near army barracks in Lebanon

A gas tanker exploded after soaring temperatures sparked a fire near the Lebanese Army barracks in Hermel. The powerful blast damaged nearby homes and vehicles. Civil Defense crews worked to extinguish the flames.

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