5 September 2026
Explosion at Bolivian military base kills at least 10
An explosion at a military base in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha has killed at least 10 people. Officials told ABC News the blast began in the defence ministry’s fireworks stockpile. More than 60 people were wounded in the incident. The source of the blast was identified as the stockpile of fireworks held by the defence ministry in Viacha, officials said to ABC News. Authorities have not released further details about the victims or the cause of the detonation.
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With more than 60 people wounded, local medical facilities in Viacha will face increased demand for emergency treatment.
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