A massive explosion rocked Cape Canaveral Space Force Station around 9:00 p.m. Monday during a hot fire test of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. The incident occurred as the rocket was being refueled ahead of a scheduled launch the following day. Witnesses reported seeing a bright fireball rise into the sky, with some mistaking the blast for fireworks. Residents across the Space Coast called local news outlets, describing the unexpected event. Blue Origin confirmed via Twitter that the explosion was an anomaly unrelated to lightning. No injuries were reported. Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin, tweeted that all personnel were accounted for and safe. The company stated it was too early to determine the root cause but emphasized efforts to investigate and rebuild. The test failure comes as Blue Origin works to establish a commercial launch presence on the Space Coast. Local officials said the explosion did not trigger any safety alerts or evacuations. Residents near the Space Force Station described hearing the blast and seeing the plume of fire. One caller told WESH 2 news they were on a walk when the explosion occurred. 'We didn’t know what was going on,' the caller said. The incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and Blue Origin engineers. The New Glenn rocket, designed to carry satellites and crew, had been scheduled for its first launch attempt in late 2023. Blue Origin has not set a new timeline for the test. The explosion highlights the risks inherent in rocket development, even as the Space Coast continues to expand its role in commercial spaceflight. The company's statement emphasized its commitment to resolving the issue and returning to flight operations.