Person of interest in custody after explosion at apartment building in Bridgeport, CT

A person of interest is in custody after an explosion at an apartment building in Bridgeport, Connecticut that forced dozens of people from their homes.

Firefighters responded to the building on North Avenue shortly after 12 a.m. Thursday after reports of smoke coming out of one of the apartments.

First responders found what appeared to be damage from an explosion that went off in the hallway outside one of the apartments located on the third floor.

20 families were evacuated from the building while it is being searched for evidence and possible secondary devices, although none were found.

In all, 134 people who live in the general area were displaced. No injuries were reported.

Read more: ABC 7 New York