# Bulgaria investigates weapons-site fire, owner calls it sabotage

https://mins.news/en/item/56076

- BBC News, 2026-09-12 17:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd94kj17zvwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Bulgaria is investigating an overnight fire at EMCO’s ammunition storage facility near Gorni Varpishta. The blaze caused a series of explosions but no injuries. Officials have not ruled out outside interference, while EMCO says sabotage occurred and human error was completely ruled out.

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