Denver police investigate reported explosion in downtown neighborhood

Denver police investigate reported explosion in downtown neighborhood

Police in Denver investigated a reported explosion late Thursday night in a downtown neighborhood. Officers rushed to the scene near 6th Avenue and Sherman Street about 10 p.m. On Friday morning, Police determined the cause of the explosion was a vehicle owner cooking inside the vehicle with a propane tank.

Police in Denver investigated a reported explosion at 6th and Sherman. CBS

When officers arrived they called the bomb squad robot and a drone to investigate a suspicious-looking vehicle parked in the parking lot of the Wendy's restaurant. Officers set up a large perimeter for public safety. 

Police in Denver investigated a suspicious-looking vehicle after a reported explosion near 6th and Sherman. CBS

Denver Police Department spokesman Doug Schepman told CBS News Colorado that there were no injuries. 

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