An explosion occurs in a suburb of Damascus, Syria, killing at least one to two people and injuring several others, according to reports citing Syria’s Health Ministry. The incidents are reported on Thursday. The Winnipeg Free Press says the blast kills at least one person and wounds several others. The Washington Times reports the death toll as at least two, while also stating that several people are wounded. Both accounts describe the explosion as taking place in the Damascus area and reference the Health Ministry’s information for casualty figures. Neither report provides details on the type of device involved, the cause of the explosion, or the specific location within the suburb. It is also not specified how many of the injured are in critical condition. As reported, emergency response and assessment follow the blast, but additional context is not included in the available summaries.