Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

HTTPS

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Washington: Fireworks Explode During Fire at Home; Five Injured

Submitted by kfitz0363 on

Greenbank: On 24 June 2026, around 1445 local time, the Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue, South Whidbey Fire/EMS, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, Navy Region Northwest, and law enforcement, including a bomb squad, responded to a fire and explosion at a private residence located near South Smugglers Cove Road in Greenbank, OR. The explosion occurred soon after firefighters responded to a house fire. The house and nearby residences sustained serious damage. Three firefighters and two civilians suffered injuries ranging from serious to minor; all were listed in stable condition.

0
0
No votes have been submitted yet.

Ohio: Model Rocket Fuel Found During Search Warrant; Removed

Submitted by kfitz0363 on

West Carrollton: On 24 June 2026, at approximately 0800 local time, West Carrollton Police were serving a search warrant at an apartment complex in West Carrollton, OH, when they contacted the Dayton Police Bomb Squad (DPBS) for assistance. During contact with a suspect, police were informed there were possible explosives in the residence. The DPBS used a drone to search the apartment and found bags of powder, which were identified as model rocket fuel. The powder was determined to be legally obtainable. They also found body tubes for model rockets. Police removed the materials.

0
0
No votes have been submitted yet.

Oklahoma: Accidental Firework Explosion at Private Property; One Injured

Submitted by kfitz0363 on

Bridge Creek: On 19 June 2026, emergency services responded to a firework explosion at a private residence in Bridge Creek, OK. A family was setting off fireworks outside their home when a large Roman candle firework, held by a juvenile, became too powerful to control. The juvenile’s mother intervened, grabbing the firework, but it exploded in her hands. The woman suffered multiple injuries, including the loss of two fingers, and was transported to the hospital.

0
0
No votes have been submitted yet.

Missouri: Suspect Detonates Explosive Device in Neighborhood, Additional Explosives Discovered in Residence; One Arrested

Submitted by kfitz0363 on

O’Fallon: On 18 June 2026, at approximately 2200 local time, the O’Fallon Police Department (OPD) arrested a male suspect after he detonated an explosive in the vicinity of police and bystanders on Country Field Court in O’Fallon, MO. OPD was in the area on an unrelated matter when the suspect threw the explosive to within 100 feet of residents, which caused a blast crater approximately two-feet by two-feet and damaged a nearby residence.

0
0
No votes have been submitted yet.

South Carolina: Grenade Found on a Wall in Charleston; Removed

Submitted by kfitz0363 on

Charleston: On 17 June 2026, around 1700 local time, the Charleston Police Department and a United States Air Force (USAF) Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit responded to a grenade found attached to a wall along Pitt Street in downtown Charleston, SC. Police closed several roads in the area for a short time during the investigation. EOD investigated the device and removed it. Police confirmed a grenade was found and that it was in the possession of the USAF EOD but did not provide further details on the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

0
0
No votes have been submitted yet.

South Carolina: Unexploded Explosives Discovered at Middle School; Removed

Submitted by kfitz0363 on

Simpsonville: On 16 June 2026, around 0830 local time, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, Greenville County Bomb Squad, a fire crew, and a rock-blasting subcontractor responded to an undetonated explosive discovered outside Ralph Chandler Middle School located on Fork Shoals Road in Simpsonville, SC. Construction workers found an undetonated construction explosive in a rock pile, away from the school building while working on an extension project to the school property. Police evacuated the staff and cordoned off the area.

0
0
No votes have been submitted yet.

New Mexico: Explosions Reported Lead to Recovery of Bomb-Making Materials; Two Arrested

Submitted by kfitz0363 on

Las Cruces: On 9 June 2026, the Dona Ana Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad, New Mexico State University (NMSU) Police Department, and Las Cruces Police Department responded to an explosion reported at a private residence located south of Dripping Springs Road, near Centennial High School, in Las Cruces, NM. The reporting party advised they heard and saw explosions on the property. When police arrived, they found two suspects, a 46-year-old male and an unidentified female. Both attempted to flee the area but were detained. Both also denied any knowledge of explosions.

0
0
No votes have been submitted yet.

Florida: Multiple Explosives Discovered in a Wooded Area; Explosives Removed, One Arrested

Submitted by NL0387 on

Cape Coral: On 11 June 2026, deputies from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office discovered several explosive devices while searching a wooded area for a wanted individual near Northeast 24th Avenue and Diplomat Parkway East. Seven devices were recovered, including modified fireworks and a metal‑pipe device containing energetic powder. Several devices had been altered with paper clips, pellets, and BBs intended to function as fragmentation. A 21‑year‑old male suspect was arrested and told investigators the explosives were meant to scare animals.

0
0
No votes have been submitted yet.

California: Suspected Ordnance Found in Home; Identified as Inert, Removed

Submitted by NL0387 on

Compton: On 11 June 2026, around 1330 local time, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Arson Explosives Detail responded to a residence on North Chester Avenue after a homeowner reported possible military ordnance found in the attic. Authorities evacuated the surrounding area as a precaution. The device was determined to be non‑explosive, and the Camp Pendleton Explosive Ordnance Disposal team removed it from the residence.

0
0
No votes have been submitted yet.

Louisiana: Suspected Dynamite Recovered During Traffic Stop; Removed, One Arrested

Submitted by NL0387 on

New Orleans: On 8 June 2026, Louisiana State Police arrested a 41‑year‑old male suspect during a traffic stop on Lincoln Beach Boulevard near Lamb Road after discovering suspected dynamite and illegal narcotics in the vehicle. Troopers recovered six half‑sticks of suspected dynamite, a firearm, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and various pills, along with materials associated with narcotics distribution. ATF and FBI responded to assist. A subsequent search of the suspect’s home uncovered additional narcotics.

0
0
No votes have been submitted yet.
Subscribe to