Chaos In The Canals: Explosion Topples Smokestack After Devices Detonate

Cypress Flats, Los Santos – Explosions that rocked the industrial neighborhood of Cypress Flats in the evening of Tuesday, April 22nd are the subject of an ongoing investigation, as law enforcement officials confirm a SWAT officer was seriously injured while responding to a bomb threat. The Weazel News team received footage of the explosion from a nearby security camera showing a devastating explosion of a smokestack crumbling into the Los Santos canals below.

A eye witness to the explosion reported seeing several law enforcement officers “in goofy outfits and big cars across the canal” minutes before the explosion.

“I think i saw someone get launched too and they were tending to them down by the rubble?”

Citizens in the area immediately took to Y to share their reactions to the police presence and explosions on the popular social media app.

According to a press release issued by the San Andreas State Police Commissioner Barry Hill on Tuesday, April 29, law enforcement received an anonymous 911 call reporting an alleged explosive threat near a red and white smokestack in the Cypress Flats area. The caller specifically requested the bomb squad, prompting a SWAT Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team deployment and a full evacuation of the immediate area. For public safety the immediate area was evacuated and multiple explosive devices were found near the red and white smokestacks.

While EOD SWAT Officers were able to successfully disarm one of explosives, two others detonated. The resulting explosions caused the collapse of the large smokestack and severely injured one EOD SWAT Officer. The press release confirmed the injured officer was in stable condition and recovering when it was issued. Thankfully no other casualties were reported during the incident.

Private contractors were brought in to quickly rebuild the destroyed smokestack and fully restore operations for the affected businesses infrastructure. Stay tuned to Weazel News for updates on this developing story.

The text of the press release is copied below, along with a PDF attached as well for ease of reading:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

Mission Row, SA – On Tuesday, April 22nd 2025, law enforcement responded to an anonymous 911 call reporting a potential explosive threat in the Cypress Flats. The caller specifically requested deployment of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team. In response, SWAT was immediately dispatched to the area.

Upon arrival, SWAT officers established a perimeter and cleared the area to ensure maximum safety to the public. During their search at the reported location, multiple explosive devices were located near the red and white smokestack. EOD SWAT Officers successfully defused one device. However, tragically, two other devices detonated, resulting in the collapse of one of the smokestacks into the Los Santos Canal.

Medical and Fire Fighters from the San Andreas Fire and Rescue team were called to the scene to assist. One EOD SWAT Officer sustained severe injuries in the explosion but is currently in stable condition and recovering. Thankfully, no civilians, additional officers, or medical personnel were injured during this incident.

At this time, the investigation remains ongoing. No further details are available for public release.

Sincerely,

Barry Hill
Commissioner, San Andreas State Police