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Explosion at Bolivia Military Base Kills at Least 10

On Sept 4, an explosion at a military facility in Viacha, Bolivia, killed more than 10 people and injured at least 58.
The blast occurred at 1830 GMT in an area used to store pyrotechnic material, with officials saying it originated from the defense ministry's fireworks stockpile under investigation.
Health director Rita Nebraska reported 62 injuries, with more than 50 victims being civilians; Fourteen wounded were transferred to hospitals in Paz.
Police deployed Ambulances and medical teams to the military complex to evacuate the wounded, while nearby homes sustained window damage from the blast.
Firefighters warned that a heat source remains at the site, raising the risk of another explosion, and urged residents to stay at least 150 meters away.

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