Disasters · Military Trail firePalm Springs explosion: Fire damages Military Trail, prompting two-way closureWritten November 1, 2026 at 7:39 PM UTCWatchTranscript0:07Fire burned along a broken stretch of military trail.0:09The blaze and a reported explosion prompted a shutdown in both directions in Palm0:13Springs, Florida.0:15Damaged pavement and debris disrupted a road near several businesses.0:18When can that stretch safely carry traffic again?0:21Firefighters and police responded to South Military Trail in Palm Beach County.0:25Flames burned along the damaged roadway, and thick smoke rose above the area.0:29The incident was described as happening Sunday, November first.0:32Military trail was shut in both directions during the emergency.0:36Whether it has reopened hasn't been confirmed, so that shutdown shouldn't be treated0:39as a live traffic advisory.0:41A loud boom was described as audible for miles, though its reach wasn't measured.0:45Officials haven't confirmed that an explosion caused the fire.0:48The scene was near several businesses putting the emergency alongside access through0:52the area.0:53Broken pavement and scattered debris surrounded the burning stretch.0:56Authorities haven't said what caused the damage.0:58The exact location is also unclear.1:00Maryland Drive, Diamond Road, and Ten Avenue have each been named as nearby roads.1:05Officials haven't clarified the intersection or identified where the closure began1:09and ended.1:09Whether anyone was injured remains unknown.1:12Officials also haven't said whether the fire is out.1:14A reopening time will depend on the emergency response and the damaged road, and no1:18repair or restoration estimate has been confirmed.Read the articleStory timelineHeyDexRelated coverageSame event·Nov 8, 11:43 AM UTCCresthaven crash aid had a $50,000 gap as residents waited to go home
