Denver Police, Bomb Squad Investigate Vehicle Explosion Near Wendy's

Sir, this is a Wendy's. Please don't blow up our Frosties.

January 24, 2025

The Wendy's located off East 6th Avenue is closed as police investigate an explosion that occurred late January 23. Google Maps screenshot

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The Denver Police Department responded to an explosion outside of a Wendy's late at night on Thursday, January 23, on East Sixth Avenue, near Speer Boulevard and Sherman Street.

According to police and multiple media reports, the 911 call came around 10:10 p.m. Residents nearby in the Speer neighborhood reported their windows shaking around the same time of the explosion.

Upon investigation, police discovered a propane tank inside the vehicle that is believed to have caused the explosion, according to a 9NEWS report. No injuries have been reported, and there was no visible damage to the exterior of Wendy's.

According to a post from DPD on X, the vehicle was found unoccupied, and the bomb squad cleared the scene. A bystander captured some of the action below.

"Officers responded to the 200 block of E. 6th Ave to investigate reports of a car explosion. The vehicle was found unoccupied and the bomb squad cleared it. Officers are working to develop suspect information, investigation is ongoing," the post reads.

Sir, this is a Wendy's. Please don't blow up our Frosties.

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— Alex Harding Photography (@zeroclickbait) January 24, 2025

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