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Explosives Ordnance Disposal Officers Safely Detonate Suspicious Device in Town Car Park

West Mercia Police in Worcester, England, safely disposed of an explosive device following a controlled explosion performed by the Explosives Ordnance Disposal (OED) team on Wednesday. The device, which had been handed over to the police earlier that afternoon, prompted authorities to establish a 30-meter cordon around the Leek Street car park in the town for safety precautions. After conducting the controlled explosion, the OED officers successfully moved the “ordnance” to a secure location away …

Oregon Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Tragic 1944 Munitions Explosion at Umatilla Army Ordnance Depot

HERMISTON, OR – In a solemn commemoration of the tragic events that unfolded 80 years ago, the Columbia Development Authority and the Oregon Military Department came together to honor the memory of the six workers who lost their lives in the 1944 munitions explosion at the former Umatilla Army Ordnance Depot. The memorial service, held on March 21, 2024, served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served their country. State …

Two Children Killed, Four Injured in Tragic Explosion of Unexploded Ordnance in Paktia Province

Paktia Province in Afghanistan is reeling from a tragic incident that claimed the lives of two innocent children, with four others left wounded. The explosion, caused by unexploded ordnance from previous conflicts, occurred in the Jani-Khel district on March 2nd, devastating a single family. Reports indicate that the children were handling the explosive material, intending to move it into their home when the tragedy unfolded as they started playing with it. The harrowing event underscores …

Military Ordnance Shuts Down Mystic Valley Parkway: Massachusetts State Police and Medford Fire Department Investigate

Medford, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts State Police bomb squad and the Medford Fire Department closed a portion of the west side of the Mystic Valley Parkway in order to investigate a possible explosive found at the Condon Shell, a park along the parkway. The investigation took place on Saturday afternoon. The item in question was a piece of “military ordinance,” and it was determined to be inert after a thorough investigation. Images shared by the …