"All Clear" Given After Suspicious Vehicle, Threat Investigation Prompts Evacuations
8201 E Reno Ave
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Summary
- An "all clear" was given after authorities investigate an unconfirmed bomb threat at a fire station in Oklahoma City.
- The threat prompted the evacuation of the station, a nearby post office, and a library.
- Reno Avenue has since reopened.
Timeline
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad found the device and deemed it safe, per Fox 25 News.
Midwest City Police Chief Wipfli released the following statement on Facebook: "At approximately 7am, the Midwest City Police Department responded to Fire Station #1 at 8201 E Reno Ave on reports of an explosive device in a vehicle. The vehicle has been located, and the immediate area has been cordoned off. This is a very specific incident, and we do believe it is contained at this time. The Oklahoma County’s Hazardous Disposal Unit is en route to assist. Both east and west bound lanes of E Reno Avenue have been blocked from Midwest Blvd to N Towry Drive. Although this is a very specific threat, please remain vigilant at the municipal complex. If you see something out of place or that does not belong, please evacuate the area and contact 911."
The Midwest City Senior Center is also closed until further notice, per Samdesk sources.
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No injuries have been reported.
The Midwest City Police Department is on scene at Fire Department Fire Station. The fire station and the adjacent U.S. Post Office and Library all are evacuated. Reno Avenue is shut down in both directions. Please avoid the area until further notice.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are investigating an unconfirmed bomb threat.
Incident reported at 8201 E Reno Ave.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad found the device and deemed it safe, per Fox 25 News.
Midwest City Police Chief Wipfli released the following statement on Facebook: "At approximately 7am, the Midwest City Police Department responded to Fire Station #1 at 8201 E Reno Ave on reports of an explosive device in a vehicle. The vehicle has been located, and the immediate area has been cordoned off. This is a very specific incident, and we do believe it is contained at this time. The Oklahoma County’s Hazardous Disposal Unit is en route to assist. Both east and west bound lanes of E Reno Avenue have been blocked from Midwest Blvd to N Towry Drive. Although this is a very specific threat, please remain vigilant at the municipal complex. If you see something out of place or that does not belong, please evacuate the area and contact 911."
The Midwest City Senior Center is also closed until further notice, per Samdesk sources.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
No injuries have been reported.
The Midwest City Police Department is on scene at Fire Department Fire Station. The fire station and the adjacent U.S. Post Office and Library all are evacuated. Reno Avenue is shut down in both directions. Please avoid the area until further notice.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are investigating an unconfirmed bomb threat.
Incident reported at 8201 E Reno Ave.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad found the device and deemed it safe, per Fox 25 News.
Midwest City Police Chief Wipfli released the following statement on Facebook: "At approximately 7am, the Midwest City Police Department responded to Fire Station #1 at 8201 E Reno Ave on reports of an explosive device in a vehicle. The vehicle has been located, and the immediate area has been cordoned off. This is a very specific incident, and we do believe it is contained at this time. The Oklahoma County’s Hazardous Disposal Unit is en route to assist. Both east and west bound lanes of E Reno Avenue have been blocked from Midwest Blvd to N Towry Drive. Although this is a very specific threat, please remain vigilant at the municipal complex. If you see something out of place or that does not belong, please evacuate the area and contact 911."
The Midwest City Senior Center is also closed until further notice, per Samdesk sources.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
No injuries have been reported.
The Midwest City Police Department is on scene at Fire Department Fire Station. The fire station and the adjacent U.S. Post Office and Library all are evacuated. Reno Avenue is shut down in both directions. Please avoid the area until further notice.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are investigating an unconfirmed bomb threat.
Incident reported at 8201 E Reno Ave.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad found the device and deemed it safe, per Fox 25 News.
Midwest City Police Chief Wipfli released the following statement on Facebook: "At approximately 7am, the Midwest City Police Department responded to Fire Station #1 at 8201 E Reno Ave on reports of an explosive device in a vehicle. The vehicle has been located, and the immediate area has been cordoned off. This is a very specific incident, and we do believe it is contained at this time. The Oklahoma County’s Hazardous Disposal Unit is en route to assist. Both east and west bound lanes of E Reno Avenue have been blocked from Midwest Blvd to N Towry Drive. Although this is a very specific threat, please remain vigilant at the municipal complex. If you see something out of place or that does not belong, please evacuate the area and contact 911."
The Midwest City Senior Center is also closed until further notice, per Samdesk sources.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
No injuries have been reported.
The Midwest City Police Department is on scene at Fire Department Fire Station. The fire station and the adjacent U.S. Post Office and Library all are evacuated. Reno Avenue is shut down in both directions. Please avoid the area until further notice.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are investigating an unconfirmed bomb threat.
Incident reported at 8201 E Reno Ave.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad found the device and deemed it safe, per Fox 25 News.
Midwest City Police Chief Wipfli released the following statement on Facebook: "At approximately 7am, the Midwest City Police Department responded to Fire Station #1 at 8201 E Reno Ave on reports of an explosive device in a vehicle. The vehicle has been located, and the immediate area has been cordoned off. This is a very specific incident, and we do believe it is contained at this time. The Oklahoma County’s Hazardous Disposal Unit is en route to assist. Both east and west bound lanes of E Reno Avenue have been blocked from Midwest Blvd to N Towry Drive. Although this is a very specific threat, please remain vigilant at the municipal complex. If you see something out of place or that does not belong, please evacuate the area and contact 911."
The Midwest City Senior Center is also closed until further notice, per Samdesk sources.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
No injuries have been reported.
The Midwest City Police Department is on scene at Fire Department Fire Station. The fire station and the adjacent U.S. Post Office and Library all are evacuated. Reno Avenue is shut down in both directions. Please avoid the area until further notice.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, first responders are investigating an unconfirmed bomb threat.
Incident reported at 8201 E Reno Ave.
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