1 dead in U-Haul truck explosion in Idaho parking lot: Officials

One person is dead after a U-Haul truck appears to have accidentally exploded in a parking lot in Idaho early Saturday, according to officials.The explosion caused damage within the blast radius including to a Courtyard Marriott and Old Navy, according to the Lewiston Fire Department and City of Lewiston Police Department.One person is dead after a U-haul appears to have accidentally exploded in a parking lot in Lewiston, Idaho, on Dec.13, 2025, according to officials.LC Valley NewsInitial findings indicate the vehicle was transporting stored materials, including flammable items such as gasoline and propane tanks, according to officials.Washington residents evacuate amid catastrophic flooding, National Guard going door-to-door in Burlington"At this time, there is no indication the incident is criminal in nature," Lewiston Fire Marshal Julian Sorrell said in a statement.Popular ReadsSome House GOP members defy Johnson on ACADec 12, 10:33 AMWashington residents evacuate amid catastrophic floodingDec 12, 10:08 AMTrump admin live updates: Trump pardons former entertainment exec indicted by own DOJDec 4, 6:23 AMThere was no fire after the explosion, officials said.The investigation into the incident remains ongoing....