Landscapers Unearth Old Mining Explosives

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.

A statement from the Weber County Sheriff's Office, assured the public, "Currently, there is no ongoing public safety concern. Residents are no longer evacuated from the area, the two schools involved have come out of secure status, and Rocky Mountain Power will be reactivating power in the area shortly."

The statement also reminded citizens to be vigilant if they come across any suspicious package or item to possibly be an explosive, do not touch or disturb the items. Instead, quickly evacuate the area and call 911.