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Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say

Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say

Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

April 1, 2026 at 02:46 PM Original source
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Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say
BBC Newsvia rss

Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

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A fire and explosions at a military camp in Burundi kill 13 people and injure 57
Associated Pressvia ai

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.

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China.org.cnvia ai

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.

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Burundi ammunition store blasts kill four, residents say
Reutersvia ai

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.

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The Washington Postvia ai

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.

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Burundi says explosions in Bujumbura caused by short-circuit at ammunition store
The Straits Timesvia ai

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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