At least ten people died and dozens more were injured in explosions at military barracks in the city of Viacha in western Bolivia. The explosions occurred on Friday in a facility where pyrotechnic material was stored. Earlier reports mentioned at least two deaths and 59 injured, while later figures indicated at least ten casualties and 81 injured. teraz.sk ↗
Among the dead and missing are soldiers who served at the facility, according to available information. The explosions also affected the area surrounding the barracks and damaged houses near the compound. Firefighters also warned of the risk of further explosions, as dangerous material was present in the area. irozhlas.cz ↗
The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Authorities have not yet disclosed what exactly led to the detonation of the pyrotechnics or whether it was an accident during handling or another malfunction in the storage facility. Rescue teams continued their operations and assessed the extent of the damage.
The death toll may still change, as some people were listed as missing and several injured required medical assistance. Viacha is located in the La Paz Department and the area hosts military facilities, which is why the incident prompted a response from the military, firefighters, and health workers.
Explosion in Viacha Barracks Claims at Least Ten Lives
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EXPLÓZIA V KASÁRŇACH: O život prišli 2 ľudia, zranených je najmenej 59
teraz.sk
| 07:44 05.09.
Obří výbuch v kasárnách: Mrtví, zranění, zničené domy
blesk.cz
| 06:44 05.09.
Al menos 10 muertos y 81 heridos por varias explosiones en un cuartel militar en Bolivia
El Mundo
| 07:40 05.09.
Výbuch v bolivijských kasárnách si vyžádal nejméně deset obětí
denik.cz
| 06:40 05.09.
Výbuch pyrotechniky v bolivijských kasárnách má nejméně deset obětí. Hasiči varují před další explozí
irozhlas.cz
| 06:10 05.09.
At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks
BBC News
| 04:59 05.09.
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