Budapest, Aug. 13.
It is estimated that about 26 tons of powder exploded on the Island of Chepel on August 12, and it is ficially declared that there was no loss of life though many were injured by the air blast and fall of debris.
The fire was localized by evening end there were no further explor sions at night: Later.
Tt is confirmed that no one was illed in the explosion at the Island of Chepel.
The total casualties are two per-tons seriously and 60 slightly me jared by fragments of glass oF suffering from shock.
The explosion was the result of spontaneous combustion of the powder in the galleries, where the powder stood in shelves'so that the force of the explosion was directed upwards.
The guard at the powder works was alarmed by watchmen, The fire brigade and troops averted greater disaster by flooding the buildings. and covering them with earth.. The great concussion broke all tye windows in. neighbouring houses and damaged many. bnildinge—Reuter.
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