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36 dead in Brussels explosions: What we know

The capital of Belgium was rocked Tuesday with terrorists attacks leaving at least 36 dead and scores wounded, according to CBS News. See photos here.

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Key developments: 

  • At least 16 people are dead and 81 have been injured in twin explosions at the Brussels airport just after midnight Seattle time.
  • At least 20 people have been killed and 55 were injured in an explosion at the Maelbeek train station. This blast happened about an hour after the airport explosion. 
  • A Belgian federal prosecutor is calling all three explosions, reportedly suicide bombings, "terrorist attacks." 
  • Islamic State group claimed responsibility. 
  •  See raw video here. 
  • The blasts come four days after the Brussels arrest of Salah Abdeslam, who is believed to be the only surviving member of the team of terrorists involved in the Nov. 13 Paris attacks that killed 130 people.
  • There has been no report of arrests.
  • CBS News reports two US citizens are injured and one state department employee is "unaccounted for"
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints said in a news release that 3 Utah missionaries serving in the Paris mission were seriously injured at the airport. 
  • Federal police in Belgium have issued a wanted notice for a suspect in the Brussels airport bombing. The is man wearing a thick light-colored jacket with a black hat and glasses.

Local checks:

  • Portland International Airport is increasing security after the attacks, according to KOIN News. 
  • KIRO 7 News has calls into Sea-Tac Airport about security 
  • KIRO 7 News also has calls into Seattle police to see if they are making any changes. 
  • University of Washington says it does not have any students registered in programs in Belgium for winter or spring quarter 2016. According to its travel registry, we do not have any faculty or staff in Belgium.  

Seattle police wrote the following advisory:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Brussels in the aftermath of this morning's terror attack. The ongoing events in Belgium serve as a reminder to all of us that we need to remain vigilant. We have received regular updates from our federal partners and are fortunate to have such excellent lines of communication. There is no information to suggest an imminent threat to the United States or the City of Seattle.

The SPD is taking precautions to protect our community and residents may see an increased police presence around light-rail, transit centers, and major commercial areas. We are also asking for public support. Please report any suspicious activity to 911. If you see something, say something."

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