"Bluemont Trail Section Closed After Flare Gun Incident"

A large explosion occurred in the Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, originating from a house that police had surrounded earlier in the evening. The explosion followed shots fired by the person inside the house as officers attempted to enter. Residents in the area have been instructed to shelter in place, while others have been evacuated. The resulting blaze is being extinguished by a large fire department response. The incident is still under investigation, and the suspect has not been taken into custody.