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1806 Birgu Gunpowder Magazine Explosion
- When
- 1806
- Where
- Grand Harbour, Malta
A gunpowder magazine in Birgu exploded in 1806, killing over 200 people in the fortified city on the Grand Harbour.
The explosion occurred in the gunpowder magazine located in Birgu, a fortified city on the south side of the Grand Harbour. The disaster resulted in the deaths of more than 200 individuals, marking a significant loss of life in the historically maritime and military hub.
Sources
- Birgu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
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