Event Brief
UPDATED Jun 1, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
May 31, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Blast in Myanmar village kills 55, injures dozens
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A blast in Kaung Tat village in Myanmar reportedly killed at least 55 people and injured dozens more.
WHO: Ta'ang National Liberation Army and Palaung State Liberation Front/TNLA
WHAT: An explosion in Kaung Tat village killed at least 55 people and injured dozens more.
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 1:40 PM ET
WHERE: Kaung Tat village, Myanmar
WHY: The blast was caused by the accidental explosion of material stored for use in mining.
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