Emergency crews respond to possible explosion in Austin

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Last Updated Mar 18, 2018 11:07 PM EDT

A law enforcement source has told CBS News that there was a possible explosion Sunday at a house in southwest Austin. There are reports that possibly up to two people were injured.

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth reports that the Austin-Travis County EMS have crews responding to the 4700 block of Eagle Feather Drive. They are also responding to reports of a second explosion in the 4800 block of Dawn Song Drive.

Austin police said they are responding to a so-called “bomb hotspot” call on Dawn Song Drive. Two males have been transported with unknown injuries in this incident.

The police department also tweeted it will have a media staging area at Boston Lane and Southwest Parkway.

Officials have urged residents to stay in their homes.

Police are currently investigating three explosions that occurred this month which killed a 39-year-old and a 17-year-old and injured two others. The three explosions involved package bombs. There is no word yet if this recent incident is connected, CBS affiliate KEYE-TV reports.

Meanwhile, officials have upped the reward to $115,000 for information that leads to an arrest for the prior package explosions.

This is a developing story. Please refresh this page for the latest updates.

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