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Fire and explosion at munitions plant at Colleferro, South of Rome

Fire and explosion at munitions plant at Colleferro, South of Rome

Baku, August 13, AZERTAC

A fire and an explosion hit a large munitions plant at Colleferro south of Rome Thursday, according to ANSA.

The blaze and blast occurred at the former Simmel Difesa plant, currently owned by Knds Ammo Italy.

The company produces medium and large-caliber ammunition for land and naval defense, as well as solid fuels for aerospace launchers.

The accident reportedly occurred in the powder pressing department.

Several firefighting teams are on site but have not yet been able to intervene.

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