Car explodes outside US embassy as massive fireball blocks off street

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A car exploded on Thursday in front of the U.S. embassy in the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, without having passed information about possible victims of the event, the local media reported. According to the Shamshyan.am portal, a fire was declared at the site of the explosion, to which fire teams came. The media indicates that traffic in the affected area was temporarily cut off for the safety of drivers. The Armenian police work at the scene to …

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A car exploded on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in front of the U.S. embassy in Yerevan, Armenia, causing a large-scale fire and strong mobilization of firefighters and police in the area. Local authorities cordoned off the area, closed nearby streets and maintained surveillance to avoid additional risks. YOU CAN INTEREST: Victims are increasing after MORTAL explosion TODAY in Santiago, Chile; VIDEOS show exact time What is known about the explosi…