Fire, Explosion Rock KNDS Ammunition Plant Near Rome

An ammunition factory makes bullets, rockets, and other things that soldiers and the navy use.

A big fire and several explosions happened at one of these factories near Rome, the capital city of Italy.

The fire began in the part of the factory where powder is pressed into the shapes used in ammunition.

Workers were told to leave the building so nobody would get hurt.

Luckily, no one was injured.

Firefighters arrived quickly and almost put the fire out by the afternoon.

The people in charge are still trying to figure out what caused the blast.

Making ammunition is dangerous work because the materials are explosive.

This accident shows that making more weapons for Europe comes with safety risks.