Nashville explosion knocks communications offline
Several police agencies report loss of 911 service; possible human remains found at scene
Emergency personnel work near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
A law enforcement member walks past damage from an explosion in downtown Nashville, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
Emergency personnel work near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
A K-9 team works in the area of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
A K-9 team works in the area of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
A K-9 team works in the area of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
Emergency personnel work near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
Broken window glass is scattered near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
Windows are blown out in a building near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
Debris is scattered near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. (Mark Humphrey/AP)
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