Powerful explosions at a weapons depot in northern Syria have injured at least four people, according to state media, with officials urging the public to stay away from the site. The cause of the blasts remains unclear.

The explosions occurred early Monday at a Syrian army site near the town of al-Eis, south of Aleppo, the state-run SANA news agency reported. The incident adds to the volatility in a region that has seen years of conflict.

Faisal Mohammad Ali, head of civil defence operations in Aleppo, told SANA that rescuers evacuated four injured people from the site. He said the "continuing explosions" were preventing emergency services from reaching the area and urged civilians to stay away. Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib urged residents not to leave their homes for the time being, adding that "hospitals, ambulance and emergency teams are on full alert."

Roads leading to the explosion site were closed "to ensure the safety of civilians," Aleppo's Internal Security Command said. The closures are likely to disrupt movement in the surrounding area as authorities respond to the incident.

No further details on casualties or damage have been released. Rescue operations are ongoing, and officials have promised to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: www.aljazeera.com