Fire and explosion at ammunition factory in Italy

A fire broke out on Thursday at a munitions factory near Rome, Italy, owned by weapons manufacturer KNDS. The fire was accompanied by a powerful explosion.

KNDS is a company involved in the production of ammunition and other types of weaponry. Further details about the cause of the incident, possible casualties, or the extent of damage have not yet been made available.

Video footage of the explosion and fire at the scene has also been circulating.