California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) responded to reports of an explosion in Palm Springs that left at least one person dead and a fertility clinic damaged, noting that he and his wife were “keeping everyone affected” in their hearts.
“I’ve been briefed on the explosion near a fertility clinic in Palm Springs,” Newsom said in a post on X. “Jen and I are keeping everyone affected in our hearts. The state is working closely with local and federal authorities as the investigation unfolds. Please avoid the area.”
Newsom’s post comes after reports surfaced that a car explosion in Palm Springs had left multiple buildings and the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic damaged, according to the Associated Press.
“Two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter” told the outlet that the explosion was “being investigated as a possible car explosion.”
The act was being investigated as a possible car explosion, said two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss preliminary information from an ongoing investigation. At least one person was believed dead, said one of the officials. Authorities have not disclosed…
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