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  "id": 5697465,
  "title": "Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/explosion-at-bolivia-military-base-kills-at-least-10-dozens-injured",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T02:28:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/bolivia-military-base-explosion-deaths-injuries-6364116"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A massive explosion occurred at a military base in Bolivia, resulting in the deaths of at least ten individuals and injuring dozens more. The blast took place at a facility used for storing pyrotechnic material, located around 30 kilometers from the capital city of La Paz.\n\nThe explosion, which occurred on September 4th, is believed to have originated from the defense ministry's fireworks stockpile. Local authorities have not yet determined the exact cause of the incident.\n\nRita Nebraska, the health director of Viacha, the municipality where the explosion took place, reported that the death toll ranged from 10 to 15 people. Sixty-two individuals sustained injuries, with 14 of them requiring hospitalization. One of the wounded suffered third-degree burns, necessitating transfer to a hospital in La Paz.\n\nThe aftermath of the explosion saw over 50 people injured and numerous homes damaged, primarily due to shattered windows. Emergency services, including ambulances, medical teams, and police, were promptly dispatched to the scene to evaluate the extent of the damage and transport the injured to nearby health centers.\n\nFirefighters had previously warned that a heat source remained at the site, posing a heightened risk of another explosion. Authorities advised residents to maintain a distance of at least 150 meters from the affected area to ensure their safety.",
  "summary": "The blast originated from the defense ministry's fireworks stockpile, officials said.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "At least 10 killed in explosion at Bolivia military base; over 50 injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/at-least-10-killed-in-explosion-at-bolivia-military-base-over-50",
        "published": "2026-09-05T01:47:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Explosion kills at least 10 at military base in Bolivia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/explosion-kills-at-least-10-at-military-base-in-bolivia",
        "published": "2026-09-05T02:21:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/at-least-two-dead-in-blast-at-bolivia-military-barracks",
        "published": "2026-09-05T02:59:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Explosion at Bolivian military base kills at least 10, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/explosion-at-bolivian-military-base-kills-at-least-10-dozens-injured",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:11:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/explosion-at-bolivia-military-base-kills-at-least-10",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:22:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Bolivia: Deadly explosion rocks military base in Viacha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/bolivia-deadly-explosion-rocks-military-base-in-viacha",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:27:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/explosion-at-bolivia-military-base-kills-at-least-10-dozens-injured-5704550",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:34:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Bolivia barracks blast kills at least two, dozens injured",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/bolivia-barracks-blast-kills-at-least-two-dozens-injured",
        "published": "2026-09-05T06:05:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}