US: Explosion at Aliso Viejo medical facility leaves one dead May 15

Event

An explosion at a medical facility in Aliso Viejo (California) left at least one person dead and three others injured on Tuesday, May 15. The blast reportedly occurred at the facility at 11 Mareblu around 13:10 (local time), prompting the evacuation of a nearby preschool. The cause of the explosion was not immediately reported; while the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) claimed that there was no initial indication of the explosion being an act of terrorism, officials from Orange County have not determined or ruled out the possibility of the incident being a result of an intentional act or an unintentional gas leak. Some roads in the affected area remained closed as of 17:01. It is unclear when such traffic restrictions will be lifted.

Advice

Individuals near the affected area are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the site of the explosion, prepare for associated traffic disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.