"The explosions erupted late on Tuesday at the main ammunition depot of the Burundi National Defence Force (FDNB) in Musaga, a southern suburb of Bujumbura, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life."
"A senior police officer present at the site reported that firefighting efforts were immediately slowed by a water shortage, leading to extensive property damage and the base camp being reduced to ashes."
"Burundi, ranked as the world's poorest country by GDP per capita in 2023, has faced years of economic crises, including a severe fuel shortage, exacerbating the impact of the explosion."
An explosion at an ammunition depot in Bujumbura, Burundi, resulted in the deaths of at least 13 civilians and injuries to 57 others. The blast, caused by an electrical short circuit, destroyed houses, vehicles, and military equipment. The incident occurred at the main depot of the Burundi National Defence Force in a densely populated area. Firefighting efforts were hampered by a water shortage, and the base camp was significantly damaged. Authorities have warned citizens about unexploded munitions and urged caution.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]