Update 2:05 pm CST – The "pipe bomb" turned out to be a simple accident of some kind.
Chabad of Santa Monica from Google Maps street view.
MSNBC reports a pipe bomb has exploded at or adjacent to Chabad of Santa Monica, California. No injuries have been reported. Damage appears to be contained to a hole in the roof.
100 area residents have been evacuated.
Details will follow as soon as possible.
Update 2:05 pm CST – MSNBC reports the "pipe bomb" turned out to be a simple accident of some kind. There was no pipe bomb.