Explosion at Delta Saloon in Virginia City under investigation
UPDATE 733PM: The investigation into the explosion Tuesday morning at Virginia City's Delta Saloon remains ongoing and no cause has been determined as of this time, according to Storey County officials. The building has been secured. Union Street will be closed between C Street and B Street until Wednesday after some additional hazards have been removed. No other streets are affected at this time.
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UPDATE 1:57PM: C Street in Virginia City is now open following cleanup of the area from Tuesday morning's explosion at the Delta Saloon, according to Storey County officials. The cause is under investigation. Only minor injuries were reported.
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An explosion happened Tuesday morning at the Delta Saloon in Virginia City shortly before 9 a.m., causing damage to the front of the building on C Street and back of the building on B Street, according to Storey County officials.
"At just before 9 a.m. there was an explosion at one of Virginia City’s C Street businesses. Fire crews are on scene now. Due to the proximity of the Storey County Courthouse, employees were moved to safe location and are now back in their offices," according Storey County officials via Twitter. There wasn't any mention of injuries.
One person in the area at the time declined medical aid and both vehicle and pedestrian traffic are being diverted around area, according to fire crews on scene via scanner reports.
The courthouse is open for normal business through the south parking lot door, according to officials.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Check back for updates.