26 Jul 2018 | 06:30 AM UTC
China: Explosion reported at US Embassy in Beijing July 26
Unconfirmed reports of an explosion at US Embassy in Beijing July 26; avoid the area
Event
A suspected explosion occurred at the US Embassy in northeast Beijing on Thursday, July 26, shortly before 14:00 (local time). Witnesses reported a large explosion resulting in a large amount of dark smoke in front of the embassy, which is located in the Chaoyang district of the capital. Security officials have responded to the incident and blocked roads in the area. Further details are unknown as of 15:30.
Advice
Individuals in Beijing are advised to avoid the area and monitor the situation.
