Explosion in Seattle; building evacuation underway

At least one victim has been located after an explosion in downtown Seattle Wednesday afternoon, police said. The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is evacuating a building on 1st Avenue North.

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“Police investigating an explosion in the 100 block of 1 AV N. One victim located with non-life-threatening injury. Please stay out of the area. Expect traffic delays. More information when available.”

Police investigating an explosion in the 100 block of 1 AV N. One victim located with non-life-threatening injury. Please stay out of the area. Expect traffic delays. More information when available.

— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) April 19, 2023

Seattle Fire Department tweeted, “100 block of 1st Ave N: additional 911 calls within the building report hearing an explosion within a basement unit. We are evacuating the building as a safety precaution. HazMat crews are also responding.”

100 block of 1st Ave N: additional 911 calls within the building report hearing an explosion within a basement unit. We are evacuating the building as a safety precaution. HazMat crews are also responding.

— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) April 19, 2023

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