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Multiple explosions occurred recently, including deadly blasts near Damascus, a loud blast heard in Moscow, and a fatal Bronx apartment explosion, raising safety concerns.

Recent events have reported several explosions with serious consequences: a deadly explosion in a suburb of Damascus resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries; a loud, unidentified explosion was heard across Moscow causing alarm; and in the Bronx, a fatal apartment explosion and fire led to multiple casualties with bodies recovered. Additionally, firefighting tactics are under review after an explosion at a lumber mill fire in Searsmont.