Mystery Explosion Rips Through Virginia City NV Delta Saloon Police Say ‘Suspicious’

VIRGINIA CITY, NV. (THECOUNT) — Police are investigating after a mystery explosion ripped through The Delta Saloon in Virginia City on Tuesday forcing the establishment to close as well as portions of B & C Streets.

Luckily the incident occurred before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, when the building was occupied by one man who reportedly escaped with only minor injuries.

The blast ripped the front of the building off and shattered nearby windows causing major damage to the front of the building on 18 S C Street, and the back of the building on B Street in Virginia City.

Authorities say they believe the explosion was suspicious and are now waiting for the fire marshal to determine the cause of the explosion, reports KTVN.

The popular watering hole will likely remain closed for the foreseeable future until extensive damage can be repaired and gas and electricity restored.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with possible information on the incident should contact police at 911.

Geo quick facts: Virginia City is a town in Nevada, southeast of Reno. It’s home to Victorian buildings built during a 19th-century mining boom. These include the reportedly haunted Washoe Club and stately Piper’s Opera House. Collections at The Way It Was Museum feature mining artifacts and maps. Fourth Ward School Museum has an 1876 classroom and history displays. Silver ore and rock drills are among the exhibits at Chollar Mine – wikipedia.