I asked a few guys in yellow vests who were blocking Walnut street to tell me what was

"An incident?" I asked, "Like what?"
"Just go home and watch the news."
"It's a bomb isn't it?" I asked.
"Just go home and watch the news." They said.
Not sure why they couldn't just tell me what the deal was. Anyway, I was right. Here's the full story. Scary stuff.
Also be sure to head over to That Blue Yak to read Zibbs' harrowing tale about his narrow escape.