BUJUMBURA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen people were killed and 57 others injured, including three military personnel, after explosions at an ammunition depot of a military camp in Bujumbura province on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for the Burundi National Defense Force (FDNB) said Wednesday.

Photo taken on March 31, 2026 shows smoke rising after explosions followed a fire at a military camp in Bujumbura Province, Burundi. Several blasts were heard in Bujumbura, Burundi's economic capital, on Tuesday, residents told Xinhua. (Photo: Xinhua)

During a press conference, FDNB spokesperson Gaspard Baratuza said that the explosions were caused by a fire that broke out in the ammunition depot of the logistics brigade, located in the Musaga area in Mugere district.

He specified that the fire resulted in material damage to homes, private vehicles, and military equipment and installations.

"The FDNB extends its condolences to the families who lost their members in this accident and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured being treated in various hospitals," Baratuza said.

Despite the losses suffered, Burundi remains standing and retains its defense capabilities to guarantee the peace and security of the country, he said.

The spokesperson called on the Burundian people to remain calm and to report any unexploded ordnance immediately to the administration or security forces.