Multiple Explosions at Bolivian Military Barracks Leave Dozens Dead and Injured

At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks

Authorities fear the death toll in Viacha will rise and warn people to stay away from the barracks due to a risk of further explosions.

Bolivian military barracks explosion kills at least 10

An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens.

Dozens hurt, at least 10 dead in explosion at Bolivian military barracks

At least 10 people were killed and dozens more injured on Friday after an explosion at ‌a military barracks in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, about 30 kilometres from La Paz, local authorities said.

Bolivia: Deadly explosion rocks military base in Viacha

The explosion occurred at an army base where fireworks were stored. The exact cause of the blast is under investigation.

At least 10 dead, 62 injured after explosion at Bolivian army base

At least 10 people were killed and 62 injured on Friday after an explosion at a military barracks in the western Bolivian city of Viacha, local authorities said. The blast took place at around 2.30pm at a military facility used to store pyrotechnic material. While the cause has yet to be established, officials said the blast originated from the defence ministry’s fireworks stockpile. Viacha ‌health director Rita Nebraska told local television that between 10 and 15 people were believed ‌to ha...

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Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured - The Straits Times

Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured  The Straits Times

Bolivian army base blasts kill 2, wound dozens

Two explosions at an army barracks in Bolivia killed at least two people and wounded 81 on Friday, authorities said. Defence Minister Ernesto Justiniano said “pyrotechnic material” was stored at the base in Viacha, southwest of Bolivia’s administrative capital La Paz. The exact cause of the blasts, which happened at around 2:30pm (1830 GMT), was under investigation, he said in a statement. Footage circulated by local media showed a thick column of black smoke rising from the city center. ...

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Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least two, 14 missing

At least two people were killed and dozens injured on Friday after an explosion at a military barracks in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, about 30 km (20 miles) from La Paz, Defence Minister Ernesto Justiniano said. His ministry said in a statement that 14 people were missing. The blast occurred at around 2:30 p.m. […]

Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured

The blast occurred at around 2:30 p.m. (1830 GMT) local time in an area used to store pyrotechnic material, authorities said.

Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured

The blast originated from the defense ministry's fireworks stockpile, officials said.

Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured

Police say more than 50 people were injured and dozens of homes were damaged

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Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured - The Star

Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured  The Star

At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks - the-star.co.ke

At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks  the-star.co.ke