Portland, Ore.– One person was killed after a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, and evidence of an explosive device was found in the vehicle, police said.
Little information was immediately available from the Portland Police Bureau about the incident, which occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at the Multnomah Sports Club. The club bills itself as the largest private athletic and social club in the United States, founded in 1891 and with more than 21,000 members.
Portland Police said the deceased person was found inside the vehicle after the fire was contained.
Club spokesman Adam Linnemann said in a statement that the incident occurred while the club was closed and no club members or employees were injured. He said that club officials turned to local and federal authorities to obtain additional details.
Special agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are also responding, that agency said.