ROME: A powerful explosion rocked an ammunition factory Thursday near Colleferro, a town about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Rome, police said. Firefighters and police were at the site and “complex operations” were underway, police told AFP without immediately providing further details. The fire service said 10 crews had been sent to the area and shared a video showing thick smoke but no visible sign of flames. Videos shared on social media showed a fire at the factory followed by a massive explosion.
Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome
Firefighters and police were at the site and “complex operations” were underway, police told AFP
Videos shared on social media showed a fire at the factory followed by a massive explosion
August 13, 2026 20:35
ROME: A powerful explosion rocked an ammunition factory Thursday near Colleferro, a town about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Rome, police said.
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