Arlington House Explosion Following Flare Gun Discharge

Arlington, Virginia United States of America
    A suspect fired a flare gun multiple times from inside a house in Arlington, Virginia, leading to a massive explosion.
    The suspect remained inside the house during the explosion, and their fate remains unclear.
    Three police officers reported minor injuries, and the explosion resulted in power outages in the area.

    A house in Arlington, Virginia, was leveled by a massive explosion after a suspect fired a flare gun multiple times from inside the residence. The incident occurred as police were attempting to execute a search warrant. The suspect, who had barricaded himself inside the home, remained inside during the explosion. The fate of the suspect remains unclear.

    The suspect had discharged the flare gun multiple times into the surrounding neighborhood prior to the explosion. However, no property damage or injuries were reported as a result of these discharges. The explosion itself was reported to have been heard and felt for miles around, attracting the attention of top Virginia officials.

    Three police officers on the scene reported minor injuries. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the area but was later lifted. The explosion also resulted in power outages in the area.

    The exact circumstances leading to the explosion are still under investigation. Federal agents and fire investigators are assisting local police in the investigation. The explosion occurred just before 8:30 p.m. local time.


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      • The suspect remained inside the home when it was leveled by the explosion.
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      • The suspect discharged the flare gun multiple times into the surrounding neighborhood, but no property damage or injuries were reported.
      • A shelter-in-place order was issued but later lifted.
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      • Federal agents and fire investigators are assisting in the investigation.
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      • Three officers reported minor injuries.
      • Neighbors heard and felt the explosion for miles around.
      • The explosion attracted the attention of top Virginia officials.
      • Power outages in the area were reported.
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      • Just before 8:30 p.m., an explosion occurred at the home.
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