Investigators conclude Virginia home explosion was intentionally caused

Published June 7, 2024 2:00pm ET



Officials are finding answers into what caused the home explosion in Arlington County, Virginia, late last year.

Investigators concluded that James Yoo, 56, likely engaged in a series of bad acts that caused the explosion and destruction of his home at 844 N. Burlington Street, in the Bluemont neighborhood. Area residents reported feeling their homes shake due to the explosion and 10 neighboring houses were damaged as a result.

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