Emergency responders quickly established a perimeter, and the Commanding Officer issued a shelter-in-place order for personnel in several buildings out of an abundance of caution. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile responded to assess the item. Using X-ray equipment, EOD techs determined the item was inert but contained an active fuse. A decision was made to safely detonate the item in place. The shelter-in-place order was lifted, and an evacuation order was issued for the buildings in close proximity to the item's location. The item was safely detonated at 3:25 p.m. The command thanked all Sailors, civilian employees, and residents for their patience and cooperation throughout the incident. They also thanked the broader community for their concern and the many expressions of support we received online
Naval Weapons Station Earle responds to Unexploded Ordnance on Installation
