Rome, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome

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2026-08-13

A powerful explosion rocked an ammunition factory Thursday near Colleferro, a town about 40 kilometres (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. Videos shared on social media showed a fire at the factory followed by a massive explosion. Italian media reported that there were no casualties, with the AGI n......

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