Blast of arms depot in Bulgaria (2012-06-06)

Activation time (UTC): 2012-06-06 17:00:00

Event time (UTC): 2012-06-05 08:30:00

Event type: Industrial accident



Activation reason:

There was series of blasts at a facility for utilization of ammunition (arms depot) owned by a private company. Several hours later around 150 citizens from the nearest villages was evacuated.



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