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A fiery overnight crash in Oregon at one of Portland’s most exclusive social clubs has left a person dead and triggered a major police investigation after authorities discovered possible explosives inside the vehicle.
Portland Fire and Rescue responded just before 2:50 a.m. local time Saturday to a report that a vehicle had crashed through the front entrance of the Multnomah Athletic Club and caught fire, according to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).
After the fire was controlled, one person was found dead inside the car, officials said.
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PPB’s Explosive Disposal Unit responded after evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle.
The explosives unit is assisting with the investigation and assessing the scene.
An FBI Portland spokesperson told Fox News Digital it is involved in a joint investigation with the PPB.
“It’s too early to determine motive at this point, but we can safely say there’s no threat to the public at this time,” the spokesperson said.
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In a Facebook post, the club said it would remain closed until further notice, calling the incident “serious.”
“At this time, we do not have a timeline for reopening, but we’re expecting a prolonged close,” club leadership wrote in the post. “Our priority is ensuring the club is safe before welcoming our community back.
The incident comes less than a month after another car crashed into the club April 8, injuring a security guard, according to a report from KPTV.
It is unclear if the cases are connected.
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The PPB and FBI Portland did not immediately respond to additional inquiries from Fox News Digital.
A joint news conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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