This is a braking news alert …
A vehicle at Washington DC has exploded with large -scale columns of black smoke around the 23rd Street South.
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Car explosion in DC – Van explosion in flames, smoke appears for miles
The 23rd Street at Washington DC exploded in a black Mercedes sprinter van in the south, which sent a huge column of black smoke to the sky.
No building was reported to be damaged, but the explosion and explosion may occur … pic.twitter.com/t61hy2l4yf
– Navy Navy (Meral) June 29, 2025
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Breaking: A black Mercedes sprinter van has exploded at Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/b6hqtnyzfc
– Ganthar Eagleman
(@Guntereagleman) June 29, 2025
Here is a quick summary that we still know:
key points
Explosion on a black Mercedes-Benz sprinter van June 29, 2025But 23rd Street SouthWashington, DC, produced large black smoke that appears up to miles.
no injuries Or Building Reported.
The reason remains unknown And investigation is going on.
A Remember 2019–2020 model The risk of fire may be related but unconfirmed.
Event summary
Explosion 12:35 pm UTC (8:35 AM CDT),
The smoke plum was visible across the DC horizon.
The van was identified as one Black Mercedes-Benz SprinterOften used for transportation.
No confirmation or loss of buildings has been confirmed.
The possibility of the incident stems from one mechanical failureNot a coordinated attack.
Vehicle reference
A Remember 2023 Affected ~ 53,000 sprinter van (model year) 2019–2020) Due to this Wiring harness defects In the climate control system that can heat fire and cause fire.
Recall is asked to replace and move Fuse box supply line,
Whether the vehicle may be part of this memory in the explosion may or may not be; The model year is Not confirmed,
Official response
At this time, No official statement From the Mercedes-Benz or DC Fire Department.
Investigation is going onWith no update from major news outlets beyond daily Mail,
Additional observation
Images and videos from Social media Show thick black smoke and pesible visibility.
Some speculative comments on social media suggest terrorism or mechanical failure, but No one is verified,
Looking at High heat temperatureThe recall issue may be more likely in such situations.
Political sensitivity of location Note, but no evidence suggests a targeted attack.