At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks
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- An explosion involving pyrotechnic material at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, killed at least two people and injured at least 58, while officials feared the toll could rise.
- Police reported damage to dozens of homes, and emergency workers searched rubble as authorities warned of a risk of further explosions and investigated the cause.
At least two people were killed in an explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia, but authorities warned that the death toll could rise.
Defence Minister Ernesto Justiniano said at least 58 people were injured when “pyrotechnic material” detonated at about 2:30 p.m. at the barracks, where an artillery regiment is stationed. The site is in Viacha, about 30 kilometers from La Paz.
Health official Rita Nebraska told local television that between 10 and 15 people were believed to have died. Police said dozens of homes were damaged, mainly by shattered windows, while emergency workers searched the rubble.
Nebraska warned of a risk of another explosion and urged people to stay at least 150 meters from the base. Police spokesman Roger Roca told AFP that fireworks had been stored at the barracks, but the cause remained under investigation. Viacha authorities declared three days of mourning.
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