Reno Nevada - explotion in utilities room of dormitory. CNN

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There are multiple, minor injuries.

https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/07/05/us/university-of-nevada-residence-hall-explosion/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F

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1. Explosion at UNR dorm closes North Virginia Street

Explosion at UNR dorm closes North Virginia Street

RENO, NV (KOLO) Fire crews are on scene of an explosion at the University of Nevada, Reno campus at Argenta Hall, a dormitory. Argenta has sustained major damage; next door Nye Hall has some windows blown out.

REMSA is on scene with a triage area. No one has been transported to any hospitals. All injuries so far, according to paramedics, have been minor, but crews are still searching for possible victims.

There is no word on the cause of the explosion. UNR is calling it a "utilities accident." A bomb squad is at the scene as part of the investigation.

KOLO spoke with a student who was in bed and heard an explosion, followed by the smell of gas and an evacuation. Then, a second, larger explosion that did the damage seen in the attached photos.

The incident was reported shortly before 1 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2019. The public is urged to avoid the area; surrounding streets are closed.

Stay with KOLO for updates on this developing story.
Video at link: https://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Reported-explosion-at-UNR-closes-North-Virginia-Street-512270672.html

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2. Wow, that is serious looking to blow out like that! n/t