Rescuers say a blast at a building in Myanmar said to be storing mining explosives has killed more than 45 people

A blast at a building in Myanmar allegedly storing mining explosives has killed more than 45 people, marking a major fatal incident. The event is highly negative from a human and regional stability perspective and may heighten concern around safety, conflict, and security conditions in Myanmar. Market impact is likely contained, but the news is material for regional risk sentiment.

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A blast at a building in Myanmar allegedly storing mining explosives has killed more than 45 people, marking a major fatal incident. The event is highly negative from a human and regional stability perspective and may heighten concern around safety, conflict, and security conditions in Myanmar. Market impact is likely contained, but the news is material for regional risk sentiment.