Warden Messages

Explosions in Maputo

22 March 2007

The U.S. Embassy is sending this Warden Message to advise the American community about explosions that are occurring in the Maputo area today 22 March 2007.
The explosions are apparently heat-induced weapons explosions at a weapons depot near the airport.  This is not confirmed.

Americans in the Maputo area are advised to stay indoors, away from all windows, and away from the area around the Maputo airport until explosions cease.

If you are in danger please contact the U.S. Consul on: 82 300 0835 or via the numbers below.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Embassy if you have any questions:
 
The U.S. Embassy is located at 193 Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo
Telephone (258) 21 49 2797
Fax (258) 21 49 0448
Web site:  http://Mozambique.USEmbassy.gov
E-mail: ConsularMaputo@state.gov