Authorities in Santa Barbara, California are responding to reports of an explosion at the Santa Maria Courthouse on Thursday. The Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office has urged residents to avoid the area as it has not yet been declared safe. It remains unclear if there are any injuries resulting from the incident.
A spokesperson for the SBSO, Raquel Zick, issued a statement confirming the explosion and advising the public to steer clear of the courthouse vicinity until further notice. Local media sources have indicated that at least one suspect has been apprehended, with law enforcement now conducting searches for potential explosives at other locations.
