Explosion and Fire at a Bulgarian Ammunition Storage Facility

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 12 - Bulgarian police said on the 12th that an ammunition storage facility in central Bulgaria exploded and caught fire on the night of the 11th. Last month, a similar incident occurred in Bulgaria.

According to AFP, this ammunition storage facility belongs to the Bulgarian arms manufacturing company Emco. There are currently no reports of casualties, and the extent of the damage is still unclear.

The governor of Gabrovo Province, Kristina Sidorova, stated early on the 12th that the fire is still burning.

This facility is located more than a kilometer away from the nearest village. Local police said that the incident does not currently pose a threat to the local population.

Reports indicate that another ammunition storage facility of Emco exploded and caught fire last month. The company has ruled out the possibility of human error, and the prosecution is still conducting an investigation. (Liu Xi)

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Logistics
SALUTE Report
Size
N/A
Activity
Explosion and fire at an ammunition storage facility
Location
Gabrovo
Unit
Emco Company
Time
September 11
Equipment
ammunition storage facility
Summary

An ammunition storage facility belonging to Emco Company exploded and caught fire in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, on September 11. The local governor reported that the fire is still burning but does not pose a threat to nearby residents. No casualties have been reported, and the extent of damage remains unclear. This incident follows a similar explosion at another Emco facility last month.

Key Facts
  • An ammunition storage facility in Gabrovo, Bulgaria exploded and caught fire on September 11.
  • The facility belongs to Emco Company, a Bulgarian arms manufacturer.
  • No casualties have been reported, and the extent of damage is unclear.
  • The governor of Gabrovo stated that the fire is still burning but poses no threat to local residents.
  • This incident follows a similar explosion at another Emco facility last month.