The victim's identity and the exact circumstances of the tragedy remain unknown. There is also no information about any wounded and a potential motive. It is not known if it was an attack on a nearby infertility clinic.
Palm Springs authorities announced on Saturday that the explosion took place at 11:00 local time. They appealed to the residents to avoid this region. “It was a powerful explosion,” said one of the witnesses of the incident quoted by NBC News, paying attention to the destruction of many nearby buildings.
According to the FBI in Los Angeles, posted on the Social Platform X, investigators, bombs and investigation team work on site. California Gavin Newsom was informed about the explosion.
There were no patients in the clinic
Movies published on social media and verified by NBC News show the strength of the explosion. In many buildings, windows were broken, and other damage occurred.
Dr. Maher Abdallah, the owner of the American Reproductive Center infertility treatment clinic, confirmed the damage to the seat of his facility. In an interview with the Associated Press, he assured that the staff is safe.
The explosion damaged the office part of the clinic, where consultations with patients take place. In vitro laboratory and the embryos stored in it remained intact. – I really have no idea what happened. God, thanks that we didn't have any patients today – added Dr. Abdallah.
