SUV explodes in parking lot near Van Nuys intersection, leaving 1 injured

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Friday, May 24, 2024
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SUV explodes in Van Nuys parking lot; 1 injured
An SUV apparently exploded and left debris scattered at a parking lot near Van Nuys Boulevard and Sherman Way.

VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An SUV exploded and left debris scattered across a Van Nuys parking lot on Thursday night, injuring the man who was living in the vehicle.

The incident was reported just before 10:30 p.m. near the busy intersection of Van Nuys Boulevard and Sherman Way, according to authorities.

The Toyota vehicle was completely destroyed and small butane cannisters were seen in the debris in the aftermath of the explosion.

An SUV apparently exploded at a parking lot in Van Nuys Thursday night.

The incident happened in a Super King Market parking lot, near a Pollo Campero restaurant. Crime-scene tape cordoned off the area.

Authorities say the man had propane tanks inside the car and they exploded after the man lit a cigarette.

He suffered minor injuries.

Crews cleaned up the scene and the car was impounded.

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