Rescuers dig for bodies after Myanmar explosives blast kills at least 38

An explosion at an explosives depot in the rebel-held village of Kaung Tat, Shan State, northeastern Myanmar, has killed at least 46 people and wounded over 70. The blast occurred around 12:30 PM local time on Sunday in an area controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), a powerful ethnic armed group fighting the country's military government. Local media reports indicate that the stored explosives were used in mining operations in the ruby-rich region. Rescue operations were underway following the incident, which caused significant damage to houses and destroyed several buildings. The TNLA confirmed the explosion, stating it resulted in numerous casualties among local residents.

A large explosion killed at least 55 people and injured dozens more in the rebel-held village of Kaung Tat in Myanmar's Shan State, near the Chinese border. The blast occurred around noon on Sunday. The Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), which controls the area, stated that explosives used for mining and quarrying had accidentally detonated. Images from the scene depict a large crater, destroyed buildings, and smoke rising from the debris. The TNLA reported that many villagers lost their lives, suffered injuries, and had their homes damaged.

A powerful explosion occurred around noon on Sunday in the village of Kaungtup, Namhkam township, northeastern Myanmar. The blast took place at a building reportedly used for storing mining explosives. Over 45 people were killed and approximately 70 others were injured in the incident. The village is situated about 3 kilometers south of the Chinese border and is controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, an ethnic armed group.

A powerful blast occurred on Sunday at a building storing explosives for mining in Kaungtup village, Namhkam township, northeastern Myanmar, killing over 45 people and injuring approximately 70. The explosion took place near the Chinese border in an area controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). Rescue workers reported recovering 46 bodies, including children, and transporting 74 injured individuals to the hospital, with rescue operations ongoing. Myanmar media outlets reported death tolls ranging from 50 to 55, and significant damage to over 100 houses. The TNLA stated that gelignite, used for mining, was stored at the site and an investigation into the cause is underway.