An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, kills at least 10 people and injures dozens, with authorities also reporting missing people. Multiple outlets say the blasts occur around mid-afternoon local time, near the city of La Paz.
Several reports describe the site as a location where pyrotechnic materials are stored. The defence minister, Ernesto Justiniano, says the first detonation involves black powder associated with pyrotechnic material at the base, followed by a second, larger blast. Other outlets report officials say the fireworks stockpile at the defence ministry is linked to the origin of the explosion, though the cause is still under investigation.
Outlets differ in casualty figures and details: some report at least 10 deaths, while others cite lower confirmed deaths and a higher number of missing as officials update information. Euronews and other reports mention a large number of injuries, with damage reported to surrounding homes, and emergency response measures including evacuation, search efforts, and hospital treatment. Authorities continue investigating why the explosions happened and whether safety procedures were followed.
