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Explosive Fire at Villa Rica Ammo Facility Contained, No Injuries Reported

VILLA RICA, Ga. — A fire erupted at the Georgia Arms facility Thursday night, prompting a swift response from local firefighters after multiple reports of an explosion and flames were received around 8:30 p.m. Emergency dispatchers noted a significant number of calls detailing the incident near the ammunition manufacturing plant on East Industrial Court. Fire crews arrived on-site approximately ten minutes later and discovered flames engulfing the facility’s secured gunpowder storage area. By 9 p.m., …

Villa Rica Ammo Supply Company Hit by Explosive Blaze; Investigation Underway into Previous Incidents

VILLA RICA, Ga. — Emergency crews responded to a significant explosion and fire at an ammunition supply company in Villa Rica late Thursday night. The incident occurred at Georgia Arms, located on Industrial Court, and marks yet another fire at the facility in recent years. First responders arrived after reports of the explosion, quickly assessing the situation, which left a section of the building severely damaged. Images from the scene showed charred remains of the …

Mom Faces Charges After Purchasing Ammo for Son Infatuated with Mass Shootings, Authorities Report

Cincinnati, Ohio — A mother has been charged with child endangerment and illegal transfer of firearms after allegedly purchasing ammunition for her teenage son, who has displayed an alarming fascination with mass shootings. Authorities report that the boy, 15, had expressed a desire to commit violence similar to previous high-profile attacks. The situation escalated when law enforcement received a tip about the mother’s actions. Officers discovered that the boy had access to firearms and was …

Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Ammo Warehouse in Russia, Prompting Village Evacuation

KYIV, Ukraine — A series of explosions rocked a village in western Russia’s Voronezh region on Sunday, leading to an emergency evacuation after debris from a Ukrainian drone ignited a munitions warehouse, according to regional officials. The incident underscores escalating tensions and the broader impacts of military strategies in the ongoing conflict. Video clips circulated on social media captured plumes of black smoke and the sound of consecutive blasts. Regional Governor Aleksandr Gusev confirmed that …