The ARC was targeted by an explosion described by authorities as “terrorist acts” photographs: arcf/facebook
The FBI is investigating “terrorist acts” outside a California fertility clinic where one person died Saturday and four others injured.
The incident includes a blast that was felt less than a mile from downtown Palm Springs, a few blocks away, near several businesses, including American reproductive centers, and severely damaged explosions to nearby buildings. statement On facebook.
“The Palm Springs Police Department is working at the Unified Command due to the explosion of the vehicle,” the statement reads. “The explosion appears to be an international act of violence, and the explosions have spread due to blocks where some buildings are damaged, some have grown badly.”
Authorities have evacuated dozens of people from Twentynine Palms Homes, an area known as the “Explosion Zone,” about an hour after the explosion. However, they have not made clear whether this is related or a completely different incident.
One person interested
The FBI said they identified people who were interested in the Palm Springs case, but does not believe there is a significant threat to the public.
in A press conference airedPalm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills revealed that one person was killed in an explosion of a vehicle that appears to be “intentional acts of violence.”
“Terrorism knocked on the Palm Springs door,” Mills said. “We survived and we can tell that the city will rise more effectively as a beacon of hope than before.”
Firefighters arrived at the scene within a minute, according to Palm Springs Fire Chief Paul Alvarado. He said they could put out most of the fire before retreating from the building due to a partially collapsed roof.
In another email sent to CBS News, the FBI and the Alcohol Department, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) said they were sending agents to assist in the investigation.
“Terrorist acts”
“Undoubtedly, this is a deliberate act of terrorism,” said Akil Davis, assistant director of the Los Angeles FBI.
“One of the biggest bombings” probe
Davis said the incident was “probably one of the biggest bombing investigations conducted in Southern California.”
The Facebook page shows the American Reproductive Center (ARC) I wrote it That “an unexpected and tragic incident occurred outside our Palm Springs facility this morning when a vehicle exploded in a parking lot near our building.”
A statement signed by Dr. Maher Abdallah said, “We are extremely grateful to be able to share that members of the ARC team have not been harmed and that our lab, including all eggs, embryos and reproductive materials, is completely safe and undamaged.”
The doctor said the ARC “emphasizes complete safety testing and has confirmed that the explosion does not affect our business and the sensitive medical field.” He also ensured that the ARC will be fully operational on Monday.
