Explosion injures officers at Pushmataha County Sheriff's Office

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An explosion occurred at the Pushmataha County Sheriff's Office and Jail in Oklahoma on Thursday. Several sheriff's deputies and officers were injured in the incident. According to Sheriff BJ Hedgecock, two officers and two deputies suffered minor injuries. The explosion was powerful enough to affect both the sheriff's office and jail sections of the building. Fortunately, all staff members are safe, and the inmates were unharmed. As a precaution, the sheriff's office moved the inmates to facilities in nearby counties. Investigators are currently looking into the cause of the explosion. More details will be provided as the situation develops.


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