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Fire at Chad Military Ammunition Depot in N'Djamena Kills Nine, Injures 46

Jun 19, 2024, 11:25 AM

A fire broke out at a military ammunition depot in Chad's capital, N'Djamena, near the airport, on the night of Tuesday, June 18, 2024, causing a series of powerful explosions. The blasts, which were heard across the city, resulted in the deaths of nine people and injuries to at least 46 others. The explosions scattered ammunition across a wide area, causing significant concern among local residents and damaging nearby buildings, including a medical clinic. The blasts were so intense that they caused buildings miles away to shake. Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby has ordered a probe into the incident, while government spokesperson Koulamallah Abderaman urged residents to remain calm. The cause of the fire remains unknown.