Over 50 tanker trucks originating from Ivory Coast were reported burned in Sikasso, Mali, according to an unnamed source on October 17th. The exact time and cause of the incident remain unconfirmed. In a separate development, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near Guatemala City, Guatemala, at approximately 11:45 AM UTC on October 17th. The epicenter was located 8.7 kilometers south-southwest of the capital, at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Initial reports from Guatemala indicate that the earthquake was felt across the country, with emergency services beginning to assess potential damage and casualties. No immediate reports of significant structural damage or injuries have been officially confirmed by Guatemalan authorities as of 1:38 PM UTC. The incident in Mali involving the tanker trucks is still under investigation, with local authorities yet to release official statements. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
