House Explodes in Arlington, Virginia, During Police Search

A witness says he saw a SWAT truck prepare to approach the house for a second time right before ’the place just erupted.’

A home is seen exploding from a distance in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 4, 2023. AP Photo

A house exploded in a giant fireball on Monday night following an hours-long standoff in Arlington, Virginia, while police were responding to reports that a suspect had fired a flare gun.

The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) said the blast happened around 8:20 p.m. in Bluemont, a suburban area located across the Potomac River from Washington.