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Burundi's main city rocked by blasts after electrical fire at military store

Mar 31, 2026 19:20 By FRANCE 24
Burundi's main city rocked by blasts after electrical fire at military store

Multiple blasts hit Burundi's main city of Bujumbura on Tuesday after an electrical fire broke out at a military arsenal in the east African nation. An army spokesperson said emergency services were intervening and urged the public to remain calm after the incident sparked fears of a coup against the government.