4 killed, 2 wounded in accidental dynamite blast in Jolo

ZAMBOANGA (AP) - Dynamite used for illegal fishing exploded in a house on Jolo on Saturday, killing at least four people and wounding two others, officials said.

The blast ripped through a house that was allegedly being used to store the explosives, killing four people inside and wounding two others, said Army Brig. Gen. Ruperto Pabustan, commander of an anti-terrorist task force on Jolo.

"Initial reports said the blast inside the house was apparently accidental after dynamite suddenly exploded," he added.

Pabustan said the explosives were likely for illegal fishing that is rampant in the area.

Manila radio DZMM quoted Jolo police chief Ahirun Ajirim as ruling out terrorism.