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Firework Explosion Damages Ice Rink in Navy Yard

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An apparent firework explosion damaged an ice-skating rink in Navy Yard Sunday evening, police said. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

An apparent firework explosion has damaged an ice-skating rink in Navy Yard, authorities say.

People heard the loud "boom" late Sunday night at M Street SE. D.C. police said it appeared that a large firework went off in the rink.

Viewer footage shows smoke rising from the area. The rink is surrounded by tall buildings.

The blast left a crack in the ice and broke a pane of safety glass.

No injuries were reported.

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Police are investigating what led to the explosion.

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