A member of the Chadian security forces walks at the scene of the fire at a ammunition depot in NDjamena on June 19, 2024. – A deadly fire erupted late on June 18, 2024 at a huge military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital N’Djamena, causing weapons to fire into the air, the government and witnesses said. (Photo by Joris Bolomey / AFP)
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.
A general view of a destroyed armoured vehicle at the scene following a fire at a ammunition depot in NDjamena on June 19, 2024. – A deadly fire erupted late on June 18, 2024 at a huge military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital N’Djamena, causing weapons to fire into the air, the government and witnesses said. (Photo by Joris Bolomey / AFP)
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.
A general view of a collapsed building at the scene following a fire at a ammunition depot in NDjamena on June 19, 2024. – A deadly fire erupted late on June 18, 2024 at a huge military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital N’Djamena, causing weapons to fire into the air, the government and witnesses said. (Photo by Joris Bolomey / AFP)
“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.
