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Explosion Near Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Kills One, Investigators Probe Possible Bomb

A suspected car explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers caused significant damage and prompted a federal investigation into whether the act was intentional.

Public safety officials on the scene of an apparent explosion in downtown Palm Springs on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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A car explosion was reported near Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs, California.
Debris covers the ground near the site of an explosion on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Palm Springs, Calif.

Overview

  • The explosion occurred just before 11 a.m. on North Indian Canyon Drive near East Tachevah Drive, damaging the American Reproductive Centers and nearby buildings.
  • At least one person has been confirmed dead, with reports suggesting the presence of human remains at the scene.
  • Authorities, including the FBI and ATF, are investigating the incident as a possible car bomb explosion and have not ruled out terrorism as a motive.
  • While the clinic's office space was heavily damaged, the IVF lab and stored embryos were unharmed, and no staff or patients were present at the time.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed, and local and federal agencies have urged residents to avoid the area as investigations continue.