Evergreen, Colorado Jefferson County bomb technicians responded to a Clear Creek County residence after the homeowner reported having unexploded military ordnance. Multi-agencies were dispatched after the bomb technicians examined the munitions and contacted U.S. Army EOD to remove the devices.
Smithfield, Rhode Island A residential street was temporarily closed, after UXO was discovered inside a home during a routine cleanout.
Local fire officials initially responded to a residence on Church Street following reports that a civilian had found a military shell. Upon arriving and evaluating the scene, responders located a total of two unexploded munitions situated on the second floor of the property.
Sacramento, California The Sacramento County Sheriff's bomb squad was called to a home in Sacramento County after the homeowner's son uncovered a suspected explosive device while digging in the yard.
Plant City, Florida The bomb squad was called to a traffic stop in Florida after several motorists on Interstate 4 reported a driver with "missiles" mounted to the back of his truck, according to authorities.
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troop C confirmed in a social media post that the driver, whom the FHP referred to as "#RocketMan," was stopped on SR-39 near Plant City, outside of Tampa.
Plant City Police Department, fire department, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene to cordon off the area while awaiting the bomb squad response. The munitions turned out to be "plastic devices used for show and events," the FHP post reported, and that "all was determined safe."
Essex, Massachusetts A North Shore public safety building was under a forced evacuation after a resident brought in what was thought to be unexploded mortar shell. According to Essex police and fire, the person meant well when they arrived with what they believed to be a UXO found while metal detecting on their property.
The good intentions resulted in a response from the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad who arrived within an hour to X-rays the device which turned out to be an empty fuel canister. This story is a good reminder to never transport suspected munitions but leave them in place and contact police.
Knox County, Ohio Knox County residents were alarmed by midnight explosions resulting from an emergency disposal operation carried out by the Columbus Division of Fire, Bomb Squad and military specialists from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The teams collaborated on a disposal operation of "outdated military-grade ammunition," at a facility in Knox County.
According to a statement released by the Columbus Division of Fire, "The ammunition was discovered by a new property owner, who requested assistance to ensure it was handled safely."
"Due to the urgent nature of the situation and the need to maintain public safety, advance public notification was not possible. Out of an abundance of caution and to prioritize public safety, trained bomb squad technicians conducted a controlled disposal of the ammunition."
The department assured nearby residents that the risk was fully mitigated stating, "There was no ongoing threat to the community, and at no time was the public in danger. The operation was completed successfully and without incident."
Olalla, Washington A routine property renovation in Kitsap County evolved into a multi-agency explosive response operation following the discovery of a cache of ordnance in a residential crawl space.
Contractors were conducting renovations on a property in the 11000 block of Olalla Valley Road SE when they identified a case containing what appeared to be 10 grenades and other explosive devices. Upon discovery, the contractor halted operations and implemented a "stop work" protocol, instructed his team not to handle the case, and immediately contacted the property owner and emergency services.
Orlando, Florida The Orlando Fire Department and its Arson Bomb Team responded to a potential explosive device on Friday afternoon. Once on the scene, firefighters determined that the device was an inert grenade and posed no risk. Although not live, the grenade was turned over to the Patrick Space Force Base EOD team for proper disposal.
Dundalk, Maryland Baltimore County Police responded to a parking lot near a medical facility for reports of a suspect ordnance. Once on the scene, officers determined that what was first thought to be a Claymore mine, was instead a novelty trailer hitch cover.
The building was evacuated, and a perimeter was established while experts examined the item. A Claymore mine is actually an anti-personnel mine developed by US Armed Forces. It was named after a large medieval Scottish sword and would certainly not make for a good trailer hitch!
Washington Terrace, Utah Landscapers uncovered a box of old mining explosives while working in a yard in Washington Terrace. According to the Weber County Sheriff's Office, the discovery was made by workers who reported a box full of "suspicious looking items" buried in the dirt.
The Davis County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad responded to the area and nearby residents were evacuated. Two schools in the area were also put on a secure status and power to the area was shut off as a precaution.
The responding bomb technicians safely secured the items which they confirmed to be four pieces of decades-old mining explosives.
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