Redcliff Explosives Blast Damages 150 Houses As Authorities Issue Safety Warning
At least 150 houses have been affected by an explosion at the BIMCO explosives magazine in Redcliff, with authorities continuing to assess the damage and urging residents to stay away from the affected area. The latest figure marks an increase from the initial assessment, which identified at least 70 affected properties on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
Redcliff Town Clerk Gilson Chakauya confirmed that the number of affected properties could change as investigations and assessments continue.
Redcliff Explosion: Damage Assessment Rises To 150 Houses
Chakauya said authorities were working to establish the full extent of the damage and determine what assistance affected residents might need.
He said:
“We have so far established that at least 150 houses have been affected. These figures are cumulative, and assessments are continuing, so the numbers may change.”
The town clerk added that a Civil Protection Unit meeting had been held to discuss the response, public safety and assistance for residents whose properties had been affected.
Authorities Urge Redcliff Residents To Stay Away
Chakauya stressed that residents should avoid the affected area until authorities confirmed it was safe.
He said:
“What we continue to urge people is to stay clear until there is absolute safety.”
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the explosion are continuing. Authorities have not yet conclusively established what caused the blast.
The final number of affected properties remains subject to change as officials continue their assessments.
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