Rescuers in northeastern Myanmar dig through debris after a massive blast involving stored mining explosives, with reports saying at least 38 people are killed. Multiple outlets describe the response in Shan State near the Chinese border, where excavation machinery is used as more than a dozen rescue and charity groups work at the scene. The blast is linked to explosives kept for mining, according to the reports. Rescue teams recover bodies from the affected area while continuing search and recovery operations. While sources largely align on the overall scale of the incident, casualty estimates vary slightly: one outlet reports at least 38 deaths, while another cites at least 43. The accounts also describe the use of heavy equipment to reach victims and clear wreckage. Authorities and local groups are involved in the response, with the focus on locating and recovering bodies in the aftermath of the explosion.