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BREAKING: Possible terror attack at Vatican - may be 'garage fire'

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Has a possible terror attack has struck the Vatican? There is a thick plume of smoke over the city state, following a loud explosion.

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Smoke is rising over the Vatican. There are reports of an explosion.

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By Marshall Connolly (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)
Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
6/1/2017 (7 years ago)

Published in Living Faith

(California Network) - An explosion has been reported at the Vatican. A thick plume of black smoke is rising over Vatican City.

There are no details at this time, but we are seeking more information and contacting our sources in the Vatican.

UPDATE: Our sources say the fire is NEAR the Vatican, and comes from what appears to be a fire in an automotive garage.

The Holy Father, residents of Vatican City and the tourists there are safe. The fire, which is outside the city walls, is being extinguished.

Our breaking coverage has ended. An updated report can be read here.

There is smoke over the Vatican.

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