"Virginia House Explodes During Police Search for Suspect Firing Flare Gun"

A house in Arlington, Virginia, exploded after a suspect discharged a flare gun multiple times inside the home, prompting police to respond. As officers attempted to execute a search warrant related to the flare gun incident, the suspect fired several rounds, causing the house to explode. The individual inside the home is currently unaccounted for, and three officers sustained minor injuries. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, and federal agents are assisting in the investigation. Residents in the area have been asked to shelter in place.