US: Authorities responding to explosion that injured one person in Seattle, Wash., April 19

Event

Authorities are responding to an explosion that occurred in a building on the 100 block of 1st Avenue North in Seattle, Washington, April 19. Firefighters have evacuated the building and said that the explosion left one person with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials have established a one-block perimeter around the building within which only police and fire department personnel are permitted and have asked other individuals to avoid the area. Authorities did not immediately confirm the cause of the blast.

Transport and business disruptions are likely in the affected area over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow for additional transport time and reconfirm business appointments near the site of the explosion. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.