Explosions occur at Jordanian military munitions depot

Several explosions occurred early Friday in a Jordanian military base warehouse where unsuitable mortar bombs were being dismantled.

The warehouses are in an isolated area east of the city of Zarqa, a government spokesperson and the armed forces said. The surrounding area was sealed by security forces.

No injuries so far have been recorded, the state-run news agency Petra reported, citing a government spokesperson, Amjad Adaileh.

A preliminary investigation indicates the explosions were caused by an electrical fault in the warehouse, Adaileh added.

The statement from the armed forces said a committee was formed to determine the causes of the explosion.
It was reported that security forces were trying to extinguish a fire that broke out after the explosion.
Several videos were posted on social media of the blast.