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BREAKING NEWS Explosion in Palm Springs sends shockwaves through the city as images show reproductive center destroyed
Daily Mail UK ^ | May 17, 2025 | ALEXA CIMINO

Posted on 05/17/2025 1:30:59 PM PDT by Morgana

Firefighters are responding to a powerful explosion at a building in Palm Springs that rocked the area late Saturday morning—and investigators are not ruling out terrorism.

The blast occurred shortly before 11 a.m. at the American Reproductive Centers on North Indian Canyon Drive, near East Tachevah Drive, and was felt up to two miles away.

'Everything is in question—whether this is an act of terrorism,' Lt. William Hutchinson told The Desert Sun from the scene.

Multiple witnesses reported hearing a loud boom, and dramatic videos shared on social media show the explosion shattered windows of a nearby liquor store.

Authorities have not confirmed whether the explosion was accidental or intentional, but Hutchinson said there appears to be at least one fatality.

Graphic images from the scene seem to show charred human remains.

The mayor, Ron deHarte, said there were still structures on fire in the area.

NBC Palm Springs has described the incident as a 'car explosion,' though officials have yet to confirm the cause or release additional details. Palm Springs Police and Fire are urging residents to avoid the area so emergency crews can manage the scene. Emergency vehicles were still arriving as of noon.

The explosion occurred near—but not on—the grounds of Palm Springs' main hospital, Desert Regional Medical Center, according to a hospital spokesperson.

American Reproductive Centers offers fertility treatments but does not perform abortions.

According to its website, the building houses the Coachella Valley’s first and only full-service fertility clinic and in vitro fertilization lab.

Opened in 2006, the center offers a comprehensive range of fertility services, including IVF, egg donation, genetic testing, egg freezing, fertility evaluations for both men and women, intrauterine insemination, LGBTQ family planning, and surrogacy support.

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TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Local News
KEYWORDS: bombing; ivf; palmsprings; prolife
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To: I-ambush

I was just planning ahead for medical assistance for those injured in the blast next door. ;)


41 posted on 05/18/2025 6:10:48 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Bratch
Translation: We might be able to place the blame on anti-abortionists/white supremacists.

You called it early. "They" thought they had a right-winger. We know that because they would never make such a pronouncement about a potential left-wing action. They would have determined it wasn't terrorism within minutes.

42 posted on 05/18/2025 11:47:41 AM PDT by Mr.Unique (My boss wants me to sign up for a 401K. No way I'm running that far! )
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