Blast hurts 2 at Guam Hilton; brief evacuation

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HAGATNA, Guam—An explosion at a Guam resort hurt two people and led to a four-hour evacuation of about 650 guests.

Guam police Sgt. Elizabeth Flickinger said early Friday local time that a single explosion struck near an outdoor bar at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa in the popular tourist area of Tumon Bay.

Flickinger said two people were taken to a hospital with “minor superficial wounds and burning,” adding that they were treated and released.

Flickinger said FBI officials were assessing the cause of the blast. She said there was an odor of gas in the air.

Hotel spokeswoman Crystal Sablan said all guests in all buildings were evacuated, then allowed to return after being given an all-clear by authorities.

Flickinger said the hotel was searched for bombs, then cleared.—Grace Garces Bordallo