NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
June 9, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-34
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FIRE CAUSES EXPLOSIONS AT AMMUNITION FACILITY
KARBALA, Iraq - A fire caused a series of explosions at a Coalition ammunition supply point here late Monday afternoon.
There were no reported Iraqi or U.S. casualties and the fire was localized.
The fire is not suspected to be a result of hostile action.
Coalition forces evacuated the area and established a 4 kilometer buffer zone around the location.
Explosive ordnance disposal experts will conduct an assessment to determine when the site is safe to be cleared of unexploded ordnance.
The incident is under investigation.
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