PALM BAY, Fla. – A portion of U.S. 1 has been shut down due to a reported explosion in the area, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.Police in both Palm Bay and Melbourne tweeted about the incident shortly before 11 a.m.
Tuesday, but social media postings provide little insight into what happened.“Palm Bay PD is asking residents to stay out of the area surrounding US1 and Conlan (Boulevard).
We have received reports of an explosion in the area and have teams working the scene,” Palm Bay police tweeted.Please avoid US 1 and the area of Conlan /Palm Bay Rd due to fires from an explosion near US 1 and RJ Conlan.
pic.twitter.com/WwLJC2pHfFMelbourne police said U.S. 1 is shut down south of University Boulevard.Pictures show thick plumes.