Wildfires Spark Blast in Army Ammo Depot in Damascus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An explosion in a Syrian ammunition depot in a military zone west of the capital was caused by wildfires, a report said.
Syria’s state TV, citing a military source, said the depot was in the Dummar residential area.
The explosion was reported around 6pm local time on Saturday. Shortly afterwards, residents reported hearing a second blast in the same area.
The state TV added that the area hit was a military zone, and that the blast was caused by wildfires burning in dry grass nearby.
