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It happened around 10 Tuesday night near Blake Street and Chilton Way.
Police blocked off the area, located a block away from busy Telegraph Avenue. Investigators believe the explosion involved some kind of chemical.
They say the blast left behind a white streak of powder on the street, which should not pose any harm. There were no reports of damage or injuries.
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