An improvised explosive device detonated Sunday outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan that houses dozens of U.S. agencies, including the FBI, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). No injuries were reported.

According to preliminary information cited by CBS News, investigators believe the explosion was caused by fireworks placed inside a trash can. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, and police arrested a male suspect at the scene. Authorities said an initial investigation found there were no gunshots fired.

Video from the scene showed heavy smoke outside the building as police took the suspect into custody. The NYPD has warned of significant traffic delays, road closures, and disruptions to public transportation in the area, urging the public to avoid the vicinity while the investigation continues.

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