Deadly Fire Erupts in Military Ammunition Depot in Chad

A fire broke out at a military ammunition depot near the international airport in N’Djamena, Chad, at around 11:00 PM local time. The ensuing explosions, heard kilometers away, caused widespread panic. Local authorities confirmed casualties and injuries, and eyewitnesses reported that artillery shells struck nearby buildings, causing tremors. The blaze was contained after an hour and a half. President Mahamat Idriss Deby extended his condolences to the victims’ families. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.