The Chadian massive military ammunition depot in capital N’Djamena was destroyed by Fire late Tuesday.
The fire which erupted sent powerful explosions into the night sky and affected buildings miles from the blast.
AFP reported that the explosions from the late Tuesday blaze turned the sky red and could be heard miles away as ordnance fired off in the flames at regular intervals.
The incident has been confirmed by President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno who said people had been killed and wounded in the blaze, without giving precise figures.
“Peace to the souls of the victims, sincere condolences to the grieving families and a speedy recovery to the wounded,” Deby wrote on Facebook.
He further promised to open an investigation into the fire.
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Credit – AFP
