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A blast at a building used to store mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed more than 45 people and injured around 70 others, rescuers reported.
First reported
By CNN on May 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
June 1, 2026 at 9:55 PM EDT
14 sources write about this
More than 45 people were killed in the explosion, with figures varying across sources as recovery operations continued.
Approximately 70 additional people were reported injured.
The blast occurred at a building used to store mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar.
The site is located in a village in rebel-held territory, reported to be under TNLA control.
Rescuers were digging through rubble to locate additional victims following the explosion.
Witness accounts described extensive destruction throughout the surrounding village.
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2 days ago
“The source emphasizes rescue operations underway after a large-scale mining explosives blast in Myanmar, reporting a death toll of at least 38.”
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“This source emphasizes ongoing rescue operations and body recovery after a massive mining explosives blast in Myanmar, with a reported death toll of at least 38.”
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“CNN emphasizes the high death toll from a massive explosion inside a Myanmar building storing explosives.”
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“Al Jazeera English emphasizes the confirmed death toll from an explosives depot blast in northeast Myanmar while specifying a lower casualty figure than initial reports.”
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“The source emphasizes the massive explosion in a rebel-controlled village in Myanmar that killed dozens.”
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“This source emphasizes the high death toll from an accidental blast at an explosives storage site in Myanmar, based on rescuers' accounts.”
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“The source emphasizes the high death toll from an explosion at an explosives storage site in Myanmar.”
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“The source emphasizes eyewitness accounts highlighting the scale of destruction from the Myanmar explosion.”
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“The Times of India emphasizes precise casualty figures including around 70 injured and identifies the site specifically as an explosives storage building.”
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“Sky News emphasizes the high death toll from an explosion at a Myanmar explosives storage building, citing rescuer reports.”
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“The source emphasizes ongoing rescue operations and body recovery after a mining explosives blast in Myanmar that killed at least 43.”
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14 articles tracked
Rescuers dig for bodies after massive mining explosives blast in Myanmar kills at least 38
Jun 1, 7:43 AM
Rescuers dig for bodies after a massive mining explosives blast in Myanmar kills at least 38
Jun 1, 8:53 AM
More than 45 people killed in blast at building storing explosives in Myanmar, rescuers say
May 31, 10:49 AM
Blast at building storing explosives in Myanmar kills more than 45 people
May 31, 2:37 PM
Explosion in northeastern Myanmar kills more than 45, including children; over 70 injured - WSMH
May 31, 1:58 PM
More than 45 killed, around 70 injured in blast at explosives storage building in Myanmar
May 30, 8:00 PM
Rescuers dig for bodies after a mining explosives blast in Myanmar kills at least 43 - Idaho Press
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