An explosion in northeastern Myanmar killed dozens of people in an area controlled by rebels. Preliminary reports suggest that the blast occurred at a site where large quantities of mining explosives were stored.
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Myanmar: Dozens dead in explosives storage blast in rebel-controlled area
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An explosion at an explosives storage site in a rebel-controlled area of northeastern Myanmar has killed dozens of people. The blast is believed to have occurred at a facility storing large quantities of mining explosives. The incident highlights the ongoing instability in the region, where rebel groups have been active for years.