LBCI

Update: Gas leak in Beirut restaurant leads to fatal fire - Here are the details

30-04-2024 | 14:05

Share

Share

Update: Gas leak in Beirut restaurant leads to fatal fire - Here are the details

In a further update regarding the incident that happened in an area in Beirut on Tuesday afternoon, sources from the Beirut Fire Brigade confirmed to LBCI that a gas leak from one of the four large gas cylinders inside a restaurant on the Beshara El-Khoury Street caused a fire.

The sources confirmed that the gas cylinders did not explode as rumored and were safely removed from the premises.

They explained that due to the intensity of the fire, the employees could not exit the restaurant but rushed to a small room below, resulting in their suffocation and the death of eight employees.

Judge Zaher Hamadeh detained the owner of the restaurant where the incident happened and placed guards near one of the injured workers after being hospitalized.

Lebanon News

Lebanon

Beirut

Beirut Fire Brigade

Beshara El-Khoury

Next

Israeli army claims it killed Hezbollah member in Nabatieh — spokesperson

Recommended For You

President Aoun underscores reforms, insists on holding elections on time and reviewing financial gap law

09:23

President Aoun underscores reforms, insists on holding elections on time and reviewing financial gap law

PM Salam discusses investment opportunities with global business leaders in Davos

09:05

PM Salam discusses investment opportunities with global business leaders in Davos

President Aoun highlights security gains, reforms and international support in address to diplomats

06:05

President Aoun highlights security gains, reforms and international support in address to diplomats

PM Salam discusses Lebanon’s humanitarian situation with UN relief chief in Davos

05:30

PM Salam discusses Lebanon’s humanitarian situation with UN relief chief in Davos

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanese Economy Minister opens legal case against generator violators

2025-09-30

Lebanese Economy Minister opens legal case against generator violators

Security upgrades: Beirut Port modernization draws US attention

News Bulletin Reports

2026-01-15

Security upgrades: Beirut Port modernization draws US attention

Justice Minister says Beirut Port probe ongoing, objects appointment of Gracia Azzi as director general of customs

2026-01-19

Justice Minister says Beirut Port probe ongoing, objects appointment of Gracia Azzi as director general of customs

Israel orders Gaza families to move in first forced evacuation since ceasefire

Israel-Gaza War Updates

07:36

Israel orders Gaza families to move in first forced evacuation since ceasefire

Videos

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

2026-01-10

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Gracia Azzi’s appointment triggers protests, anger among families of Beirut blast victims

1

Gracia Azzi’s appointment triggers protests, anger among families of Beirut blast victims

Lebanon's central bank denies reports of talks to sell MEA

2

Lebanon's central bank denies reports of talks to sell MEA

Lebanon present at Davos forum: High-level IMF talks top reform agenda

3

Lebanon present at Davos forum: High-level IMF talks top reform agenda

Israel boosts air force readiness as it weighs options against Iran

4

Israel boosts air force readiness as it weighs options against Iran

Italian fashion designer Valentino has died, la Repubblica daily says

5

Italian fashion designer Valentino has died, la Repubblica daily says

Sharaa, Trump discussed guaranteeing Kurdish rights in phone call: Syria presidency

6

Sharaa, Trump discussed guaranteeing Kurdish rights in phone call: Syria presidency

Lebanon’s fuel prices rise

7

Lebanon’s fuel prices rise

Nabatieh finance officials arrested over bribery, extortion

8

Nabatieh finance officials arrested over bribery, extortion

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More