# Explosion, fire hit ammunition plant in Italy — media

https://mins.news/en/item/21396

- TASS, 2026-08-13 15:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2172491

> An explosion at a medium- and large-caliber ammunition plant near Rome triggered a fire, ANSA reports. The facility was formerly the Sammel Difesa ammunition factory and is now owned by defense company KNDS Ammo Italy. Several firefighting crews are working at the site, but containing the blaze remains difficult.

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