- Massive fire at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries
- Fire caused the weapons to fire uncontrollably into the air
- Death toll and number of injuries has not yet been confirmed
- Unknown what caused the fire but an investigation has been launched
Deadly blaze breaks out at ammunition depot in Chad
A massive fire at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, has resulted in multiple casualties and significant explosions, according to senior government officials.
Foreign Minister Koulamallah Abderaman reported that the fire occurred at a depot in the Goudji area. The exact number of casualties has not been disclosed, but President Mahamat Idriss Deby expressed his condolences to the victims and their families.
A deadly fire erupted late Tuesday at a huge military ammunition depot in Chad's capital N'Djamena, causing weapons to fire into the air, the government and witnesses saidhttps://t.co/415F87BxKw pic.twitter.com/2YJEeLXe93
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Unverified video footage shows the night sky illuminated by the blasts, which witnesses said could be heard miles away. Journalists from AFP reported that the blaze caused weapons to fire uncontrollably into the air, with explosions of various calibres of ammunition.
In response to the incident, Foreign Minister Koulamallah Abderaman urged the public to remain calm. President Deby offered his sympathies on Facebook, wishing peace to the victims, condolences to their families, and a swift recovery to the injured.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, but President Deby has promised an investigation to determine the origins of the blaze.