Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say
Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.
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Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.
A massive fire at a military camp in Musaga, Bujumbura, triggered explosions that resulted in 13 deaths and 57 injuries, including three soldiers. The incident was caused by a short-circuit in the storage unit, leading to widespread panic among residents.
An explosion at a military ammunition depot in Bujumbura resulted in at least seven deaths, including two inmates at Mpimba prison. The blasts were caused by a short circuit, leading to widespread panic and damage in the surrounding areas.
Explosions at a military ammunition store in Bujumbura's Musaga neighborhood resulted in four deaths. The blasts, lasting several hours, were caused by an electrical short circuit, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and prompting residents to seek shelter.
A fire caused by a short circuit in the ammunition storage room at a military camp in Musaga led to explosions that sent plumes of smoke into the sky, prompting residents to flee. Authorities reassured the public that it was not an enemy attack.
Explosions in Bujumbura were caused by an electrical short-circuit at an ammunition store in a military camp. The blasts sent plumes of smoke into the sky and prompted residents to seek shelter. Authorities urged the public to stay calm and avoid the surrounding areas.
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