A deadly explosion has been reported in northeastern Myanmar.
The blast occurred in a village in Shan State near the Chinese border.
Rescuers say the blast has killed at least 55 people.
The building where the incident took place is said to have stored mining explosives.
Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng is monitoring developments from Bangkok, Thailand.
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Explosion in Myanmar village near Chinese border kills at least 55
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