Bolivia Military Barracks Explosion

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1. 5 Sep

   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.

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• 5 Sep At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracksAt least two people are confirmed dead after an explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia, with health officials estimating between 10-15 fatalities. The blast injured at least 81 people, including 13 conscripted soldiers and a sergeant who are still missing. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at the Viacha barracks, about 30km from La Paz, where pyrotechnic material is believed to have detonated. Bolivian…BBC
• 5 Sep At least two killed and 81 injured after explosions at Bolivian army baseAt least two people were killed and 81 others injured in two explosions at an army base in Viacha, Bolivia on Friday. The blasts occurred at the RAM-2 “Bolívar” General Maintenance Center, which was used to store pyrotechnic material, according to Bolivian Defence Minister Ernesto Justiniano. Seven people remain missing and authorities are investigating the cause of a second, "much larger" blast that occurred after…Euronews
• 5 Sep At least 10 dead, 62 injured after explosion at Bolivian army baseAt least 10 people died and 62 were injured after an explosion at a Bolivian army base in Viacha, a western city. The blast occurred at around 2:30pm on Friday at a facility used to store pyrotechnic material, including fireworks from the defence ministry's stockpile. According to Defence Minister Ernesto Justiniano, 52 of those injured were civilians and the remainder were military personnel. Officials are still…South China Morning Post
• 5 Sep Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injuredAt least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a Bolivian military barracks in Viacha, about 30km from La Paz. The blast occurred on September 4 at around 2:30pm local time in an area used to store pyrotechnic material, specifically the defence ministry's fireworks stockpile. According to health director Rita Nebraska, between 10 and 15 people are believed to have died, with 62 injured…The Straits Times
• 5 Sep Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injuredOn Friday, September 4, 2026, an explosion occurred at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more, with 62 injuries reported by local authorities. The blast originated from the defense ministry's fireworks stockpile and damaged nearby homes, shattering windows. Fourteen of the injured were transferred to hospitals in La Paz, where one patient had third-degree burns…The Hindu
• 5 Sep At least 10 killed in explosion at Bolivia military base; over 60 injuredA Bolivian military base in Viacha, around 30 km from La Paz, was hit by an explosion on Friday at approximately 2:30 pm local time. At least 10 people were killed and over 60 injured, with the death toll potentially as high as 15. The blast damaged dozens of homes in the surrounding area and caused third-degree burns to a young girl who was among those injured. Authorities are investigating what triggered the…Times of India
• 5 Sep Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10An explosion occurred on an army barracks in Bolivia at an unknown time, killing at least 10 people and injuring over 60 others. The blast was caused by a fire that ignited a stockpile of fireworks stored at the base in Viacha. Police are investigating the cause of the incident, which is still unclear. At least 14 of those injured, including one child with severe burns, are being treated in hospitals in La Paz.ABC News (AU)
• 5 Sep Dozens hurt, at least 10 dead in explosion at Bolivian military barracksAt least 10 people are dead and dozens more injured after an explosion occurred on Friday at a Bolivian military barracks in Viacha, about 30 kilometers from La Paz. The blast is believed to have originated from the defence ministry's fireworks stockpile, although the cause has yet to be established. According to local authorities, between 10 and 15 people were killed and 62 injured in the incident. Over 50 people…CBC

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