Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast

An ammunition depot explosion at a military base in Bujumbura, Burundi, killed at least 13 civilians and injured 57 others on Tuesday. According to the army spokesperson, the blast, caused by an electrical short circuit, destroyed houses, vehicles, military equipment, and facilities in the Musaga suburb. The arsenal was located in a densely populated area, complicating firefighting efforts which were further hampered by water shortages. While the army did not specify soldier fatalities, it confirmed three soldiers were among the injured. President Evariste Ndayishimiye expressed sympathy for the victims of the fire, which continued to burn into Wednesday afternoon.

The Burundian army announced that 13 civilians died in explosions at a munitions depot in Bujumbura. The explosions occurred at an unspecified time and location within Bujumbura. The cause of the explosions was not immediately clear from the available information. The army's statement confirmed the civilian casualties resulting from the incident at the munitions depot. Further details regarding the extent of the damage or the circumstances surrounding the explosions were not provided.

Explosions at an ammunition depot in Bujumbura, Burundi, on Tuesday night killed at least four people, according to local residents. The blasts, reportedly caused by an electrical fault, occurred at a facility in the Musaga suburb. Shrapnel and debris traveled over 5km, destroying homes in nearby districts. While authorities haven't released official casualty figures, witnesses reported deaths in multiple locations, including a prison and a residential area. President Evariste Ndayishimiye offered condolences and stated that authorities are providing assistance. The explosions caused panic in the city of over a million people.