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Bolivia military base explosion kills at least 10
The Hindu··5 Sept
At least 10 people were killed after an explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, on Friday, September 4, 2026. Authorities put the blast at about 2.30 p.m. near a fireworks stockpile. Viacha health director Rita Nebraska said 62 people were injured. Fourteen wounded were moved to La Paz hospitals. Residents were told to stay 150 meters away.
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What It Means For You
- Viacha residents were told to keep at least 150 meters from the base after firefighters reported remaining heat.
- Fourteen injured people were transferred to hospitals in La Paz, including a girl with third-degree burns.
- Police reported damage to dozens of nearby homes, mainly shattered windows.
What's Happening
- Authorities said the blast began in an area used to store pyrotechnic material.
- Officials said the stockpile belonged to the defence ministry's fireworks stores.
- Ambulances, medical teams and police were sent to evacuate the wounded.
Where It Happened
- Viacha sits about 30 km from La Paz, according to local authorities.
- Nebraska told local television that deaths could range between 10 and 15.
- Police separately said more than 50 people were injured.
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