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Military barracks, while essential for housing and training soldiers, can pose risks due to the storage of weapons, ammunition, and other potentially hazardous materials like the pyrotechnics involved in this explosion. Accidents can occur from improper storage, handling, or maintenance, leading to devastating consequences for personnel and nearby communities, as seen in Viacha.
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