Blast hits Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada, several dead according to spokeswoman
Blast hits Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada
Breaking news
There has been an explosion at a military ammunition storage facility in the US state of Nevada, says a Marine Corps spokesman.
The blast at the Hawthorne Army Depot occurred overnight during a US Marine training exercise.
It is not yet clear if there are casualties, but Reuters news agency quoted a Marines spokeswoman as saying "several" people were dead.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21845177
Update: A 60-millimeter mortar exploded in a tube at Nevada's Hawthorne Army Depot as Marines were preparing to fire it; 6 dead -
= new reply since forum marked as read
Kick in to the DU tip jar?
This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.
As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.
