Massive explosion reported at Arlington home after suspect fires flare gun during police search
FOX 5 DC (archive.ph)
By FOX 5 DC Digital Team
2023-12-04 04:24:28GMT
ARLINGTON, Va. - Community members in an Arlington neighborhood were told to shelter in place Monday night after police say a flare gun was fired inside a home, causing a massive explosion.
Arlington County police put out the alert just after 8:15 p.m., saying the incident occurred in the 800 block of N. Burlington Street in the Bluemont neighborhood.
Police say as officers were attempting to execute a search warrant at the residence, a suspect fired several rounds inside the home, which led to the explosion.
Neighbor Alex Wilson told FOX 5 this came after an hours-long standoff with the suspect. He said he took notice of what was happening around 4 p.m. when police rolled up to his neighbor's home. Wilson said as time went on, it was clear the situation was only getting worse.
"Three hours later, at least, we saw the SWAT truck arrive and when the SWAT truck arrived you know, you’re like, ‘oh things are escalating at that point,'" Wilson said.
Neighbors were immediately told to avoid the area as a large response came from Arlington Fire and police.
The flames took hours to put out. Arlington Fire and EMS said the fire was controlled around 10:30 p.m. and crews were only battling small spot fires by that time.
Officials say only minor injuries were reported but it's not yet clear how many people may have been involved. The explosion knocked the power out for several homes in the neighborhood.
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FOX 5 DC (archive.ph)
By FOX 5 DC Digital Team
2023-12-04 04:24:28GMT
ARLINGTON, Va. - Community members in an Arlington neighborhood were told to shelter in place Monday night after police say a flare gun was fired inside a home, causing a massive explosion.
Arlington County police put out the alert just after 8:15 p.m., saying the incident occurred in the 800 block of N. Burlington Street in the Bluemont neighborhood.
Police say as officers were attempting to execute a search warrant at the residence, a suspect fired several rounds inside the home, which led to the explosion.
Neighbor Alex Wilson told FOX 5 this came after an hours-long standoff with the suspect. He said he took notice of what was happening around 4 p.m. when police rolled up to his neighbor's home. Wilson said as time went on, it was clear the situation was only getting worse.
"Three hours later, at least, we saw the SWAT truck arrive and when the SWAT truck arrived you know, you’re like, ‘oh things are escalating at that point,'" Wilson said.
Neighbors were immediately told to avoid the area as a large response came from Arlington Fire and police.
The flames took hours to put out. Arlington Fire and EMS said the fire was controlled around 10:30 p.m. and crews were only battling small spot fires by that time.
Officials say only minor injuries were reported but it's not yet clear how many people may have been involved. The explosion knocked the power out for several homes in the neighborhood.
ARLINGTON, Va. - Community members in an Arlington neighborhood are being told to shelter in place after police say a flare gun was fired inside a home, causing a massive explosion.
Arlington County police put out the alert just after 8:15 p.m., saying the incident occurred in the 800 block of N. Burlington Street in the Bluemont neighborhood.
Police say as officers were attempting to execute a search warrant at the residence, a suspect fired several rounds inside the home, which led to the explosion.
Arlington Fire and EMS said units are at the scene working to put out the fire.
They tell neighbors to expect a large fire department and police response and ask everyone to avoid the area as officials continue to investigate the circumstances of the explosion.
This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.
Arlington County police put out the alert just after 8:15 p.m., saying the incident occurred in the 800 block of N. Burlington Street in the Bluemont neighborhood.
Police say as officers were attempting to execute a search warrant at the residence, a suspect fired several rounds inside the home, which led to the explosion.
Arlington Fire and EMS said units are at the scene working to put out the fire.
They tell neighbors to expect a large fire department and police response and ask everyone to avoid the area as officials continue to investigate the circumstances of the explosion.
This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.
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