Coverage dated August 14, 2023

Fiery explosion in Dominican Republic kills 3, including 4-month-old, and injures dozens

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

The victims were a four-month-old baby who died from a head injury and two adults whose bodies were 90% burned.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Fiery explosion in Dominican Republic kills 3, including 4-month-old, and injures dozens (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    The victims were a four-month-old baby who died from a head injury and two adults whose bodies were 90% burned.

  2. Washington Times

    A fiery explosion in a market area in the Dominican Republic kills 3 and injures dozens (opens Washington Times)

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    A powerful explosion rocked a bustling market area near the capital of the Dominican Republic on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring more than 30 others as people tried to flee amid the chaos, authorities said.

  3. Fox News

    Explosion in Dominican Republic kills 3, including infant (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    An explosion and fire in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, has left three people dead and dozens injured, with the death toll feared to rise.

  4. NBC News

    At least 10 dead in powerful explosion in the Dominican Republic (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The country’s emergency telephone system said the explosion occurred at a bakery in the city’s center, a bustling area known as “Old Marketplace," with fire spreading to other stores.

  5. Latin Times

    Market Area Explosion In Dominican Republic Kills 3 People Including A Baby (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    The fiery explosion happened at a bakery in San Cristobal, located west of Santo Domingo, injuring more than 30 people.

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