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Washington: home explosion in Northwest DC prompts evacuations as ATF investigates

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An explosion damaged a home in the Park View neighbourhood of Northwest Washington late on Tuesday, November 10, prompting evacuations of nearby homes, with DC police and fire crews and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on scene; officials have not confirmed any injuries or a cause.

An explosion damaged a home in Northwest Washington late on Tuesday, November 10, prompting nearby residents to evacuate, with DC police, fire crews and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on scene. As of the evening of November 11, officials had not confirmed whether anyone was injured or what caused the blast.

What happened

The explosion was reported at 509 Kenyon Street NW in the Park View neighbourhood. According to Washington television station WUSA9, the blast damaged the home and nearby homes were evacuated. DC police, fire and emergency medical crews and ATF personnel were still investigating at the scene on Wednesday morning. A public safety monitoring platform classified the incident as an explosive device detonation, but that description has not been confirmed by officials.

Cause unknown

Authorities have not said whether the explosion involved any deliberate act, and have not confirmed any arrests. The investigation continues.

Sources: WUSA9; Keryex.

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