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  "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-5733838",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-09-05T06:53:35.000Z",
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    "name": "Business Recorder",
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  "account": "On Friday, an explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, claimed at least ten lives and left dozens injured, local authorities reported. The blast, which took place around 2:30 p.m. local time, occurred in an area designated for pyrotechnic material storage. While the cause of the explosion remains unknown, officials confirmed that it originated from the defense ministry's fireworks stockpile. Viacha health director Rita Nebraska informed local media that the death toll could range from ten to fifteen, with 62 people sustaining injuries. Fourteen of the wounded were airlifted to hospitals in La Paz, including a girl suffering from third-degree burns. The explosion caused extensive damage, with over 50 individuals injured and numerous homes destroyed or damaged by shattered windows. Emergency services, including ambulances, medical teams, and police, were dispatched to the military complex to evaluate the aftermath and transport the wounded to nearby health centers. Firefighters had previously warned about a lingering heat source at the site, posing a threat of another explosion and advising residents to maintain a minimum distance of 150 meters.",
  "summary": "LA PAZ: At least 10 people were killed and dozens more injured on Friday after an explosion at a military barracks in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, about 30 km (19 miles) from La Paz, local authorities said. The blast occurred at around 2:30 p.m. (1830 GMT) local time in an area used to store pyrotechnic material, authorities said. While the cause has yet to be established, officials said…",
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        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "At least 10 killed in explosion at Bolivia military base; over 50 injured",
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        "title": "At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks",
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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",
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        "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"
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        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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",
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