Deadly explosions hit military base in Viacha, Bolivia

On Friday, September 4, 2026, powerful explosions occurred at a military base in the city of Viacha, located approximately 30 kilometers from the Bolivian capital, La Paz. The incident took place at around 14:30 local time in a storage area for explosive materials, causing significant damage to surrounding residential homes.

Casualty reports currently conflict: local authorities initially reported at least two deaths and approximately 60 injured, while health officials have indicated that the death toll could range between 10 and 15 people. At least seven individuals remain missing, raising concerns that the total number of victims may rise. The majority of the injured are reported to be local residents living in the immediate vicinity.

Fire services have issued a warning regarding the possibility of secondary explosions and have urged citizens to maintain a distance of at least 150 meters from the facility. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as rescue and recovery operations are underway.