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Newcastle communities concerned about ammonium nitrate explosion risk

Matthew Kelly
Updated April 15 2021 - 12:15am, first published August 5 2020 - 4:30pm
Aftermath: Beirut after Tuesday's ammonium nitrate explosion ripped through the city. Picture: Getty Images.
Aftermath: Beirut after Tuesday's ammonium nitrate explosion ripped through the city. Picture: Getty Images.

An industrial explosives expert says Tuesday's devastating explosion in Beirut highlights the potentially deadly consequences of storing ammonium nitrate products near urban areas, such as Newcastle.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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