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

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.

Car explosion at a Wendy’s in Denver Colorado. No injuries reported. No known cause released at this time “publicly” according to authorities. Local residents report shaking windows after loud concussive explosion.https://t.co/rVd1Dvr53z for further or use. pic.twitter.com/8NQKGhA71C

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