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VicPD arrests one man after reports of explosion in apartment building

According to VicPD the man’s arrest is not connected to the explosion
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Victoria Fire Investigators and Victoria police are currently on scene in the 200-block of Gorge Road East. (Devon Bidal)

Fire investigators and police crews responded to reports of an explosion in an apartment building in the 200-block of Gorge Road East just after 1:30 p.m. on Friday.

One man was taken into custody by the Victoria Police Department for outstanding warrants. According to a statement from VicPD his arrest is not directly linked to the explosion.

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Just after 1:30 p.m., patrol officers arrived and discovered that the windows to one of the units were blown out.

As of 2:30 p.m. on Friday, four police vehicles were on scene and along with a Fire Investigator van.

The Victoria Fire Department firefighters determined there had been no fire, and there were no injuries.

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The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.



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