Gbomblora explosion
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| Date | 21 February 2022 |
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| Location | Gbomblora, Gbomblora Department, Burkina Faso |
| Type | Mining accident |
| Deaths | 60 |
| Non-fatal injuries | Over 100 |
On 21 February 2022, a major explosion, followed by several smaller ones, occurred at a mine in Gbomblora, Gbomblora Department, Burkina Faso. They killed about 60 people; over 100 people were injured.
The explosions were most likely related to the chemicals that were used to treat the gold.
Coordinates: 10°15′05″N 03°01′01″W / 10.25139°N 3.01694°W / 10.25139; -3.01694