“If You Can Hear This Message, Evacuate Now” – Audio Warning Broadcast Ahead Explosion in Nashville (VIDEO)

 

Emergency services Friday responded to a massive explosion in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning.

An audio warning was broadcast ahead of the explosion.

A warning telling people to evacuate the area was captured on surveillance video.

The warning went on for 30 minutes before a “countdown” began right before the massive explosion.

“This area must be evacuated now – If you can hear this message evacuate now.”

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There have been reports of gunfire before and after the explosion — as well as live ammo exploding inside of a vehicle that was ablaze.

One woman said the countdown warning people of the blast saved her life.

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