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Write a news story between 675 and 750 words. Take care to write a compelling lead. Incorporate and attribute as much information as you deem appropriate. Direct quotes will give
Your first paragraph, or the lead, should be no more than 35 words and convey to readers the most significant facts. For this story, the lead should begin with what happened. Be sure to attribute and use quotation marks appropriately.
your story color and authenticity. However, in some instances, it will be more effective to paraphrase.
Carefully attribute information. Note that no cause of the explosion has been established. Dunn’s and Virjee’s comments may be used. Take time to review your story before submitting.
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Explosion at Cal State Fullerton
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Explosion at Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton campus has been closed indefinitely due to 12 people's death and severe
injuries of 46 others from an explosion at one of its halls, confirmed Fullerton Police department.
“The blast occurred at about 12:10 near one of the entrances to Langsdorf Hall,” Fullerton police
chief, Robert Dunn told news outlets. The officer pointed out that most of the victims are
critically injured, and their recovery is uncertain. Investigations conducted so far show that most
of the casualties are affiliates of the campus.
The number of victims is preliminary, as many people who were using the facility were still
unaccounted at the investigation time. “Many students were exiting the building, and others were
seated in a nearby courtyard,” said Chief Dunn. Thus, the casualties’ figure may increase.
The explosion's cause is s...