Crime & Safety
U-Haul Truck Explodes In Edmonds
Edmonds Police said the explosion Tuesday appeared to be accidental and was likely tied to propane tanks left inside the truck.
EDMONDS, WA — Edmonds police and fire investigators responded to reports of an explosion Tuesday, just a few blocks east of Brackett's Landing.
Officers arriving at the scene shortly before noon reported a U-Haul moving truck had exploded in a parking lot near 6th Avenue North and Glen Street and caused significant property damage, but no one appeared to be injured. A preliminary investigation revealed propane tanks left inside the truck may have led to the explosion, police said.
We are on scene of a uhaul that exploded near 6/Glen. @SouthSnoFire is onscene as well. There is significant property damage but NO Injuries. Initial info is that this was accidental based on propane tanks left in the vehicle. Investigation ongoing. pic.twitter.com/OsJHiIJqFx
— Edmonds Police Department (@EdmondsPolice) July 6, 2021
The fire marshal's office will make a final determination on the explosion's cause.
Find out what's happening in Seattlefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.