Dynamite Sticks Found in Freezer Prompt Evacuations, Bomb Squad Response
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- The discovery of over a dozen dynamite sticks inside a woman's freezer in Valley Glen prompted the LAPD to evacuate multiple neighborhood homes as the bomb squad responded, per reports citing police.
- The woman reported the find just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday as she was defrosting the freezer in her garage. Twenty sticks in total were found.
- Nearby residences were evacuated as a precaution while the Bomb Squad responded and confirmed the sticks were active.
- Afterwards, they were reportedly soaked in diesel to make them safe, before they were contained and moved to an unknown location, according to KTLA.
- It's not known how the sticks of dynamite ended up in the freezer. However, police said they're not investigating this as a criminal manner.
- The dynamite, which may have belonged to the woman's late husband, is the kind used in construction for blasting purposes, per FOX11.
- Video from the scene showed streets being blocked off amid the investigation.
Timeline
It's not known how the sticks of dynamite ended up in the freezer. However, police said they're not investigating this as a criminal manner.
The woman reported the find just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday as she was defrosting the freezer in her garage. Nearby residences were evacuated as a precaution while the Bomb Squad responded and confirmed the sticks were active.
The discovery of over a dozen dynamite sticks inside a woman's freezer in Valley Glen prompted the LAPD to evacuate multiple neighborhood homes as the bomb squad responded, per reports citing police.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6100 Rhodes Ave.
Several streets in the neighborhood have been closed during the investigation.
LAPD Officer Miller said an explosive was found and that officers were going door to door telling nearby residents to evacuate their homes.
According to local news, a caller reported a suspicious package on the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue shortly after 9:00 a.m.
No injuries have been reported, and there are no threats being made.
The nature of the possible explosives has not yet been disclosed.
The 911 call was made a little after 9 a.m., per the report. The LAPD Bomb Squad has responded.
Police have evacuated nearby residents following a report of explosives found inside a home, per a report from ABC7 sourced via Samdesk.
Several police units and EMS are in the area. If you have any information, go live or leave a comment.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
An area on a residential street is cordoned off with caution tape.
Incident reported at 6058 Shadyglade Ave.
It's not known how the sticks of dynamite ended up in the freezer. However, police said they're not investigating this as a criminal manner.
The woman reported the find just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday as she was defrosting the freezer in her garage. Nearby residences were evacuated as a precaution while the Bomb Squad responded and confirmed the sticks were active.
The discovery of over a dozen dynamite sticks inside a woman's freezer in Valley Glen prompted the LAPD to evacuate multiple neighborhood homes as the bomb squad responded, per reports citing police.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6100 Rhodes Ave.
Several streets in the neighborhood have been closed during the investigation.
LAPD Officer Miller said an explosive was found and that officers were going door to door telling nearby residents to evacuate their homes.
According to local news, a caller reported a suspicious package on the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue shortly after 9:00 a.m.
No injuries have been reported, and there are no threats being made.
The nature of the possible explosives has not yet been disclosed.
The 911 call was made a little after 9 a.m., per the report. The LAPD Bomb Squad has responded.
Police have evacuated nearby residents following a report of explosives found inside a home, per a report from ABC7 sourced via Samdesk.
Several police units and EMS are in the area. If you have any information, go live or leave a comment.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
An area on a residential street is cordoned off with caution tape.
Incident reported at 6058 Shadyglade Ave.
It's not known how the sticks of dynamite ended up in the freezer. However, police said they're not investigating this as a criminal manner.
The woman reported the find just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday as she was defrosting the freezer in her garage. Nearby residences were evacuated as a precaution while the Bomb Squad responded and confirmed the sticks were active.
The discovery of over a dozen dynamite sticks inside a woman's freezer in Valley Glen prompted the LAPD to evacuate multiple neighborhood homes as the bomb squad responded, per reports citing police.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6100 Rhodes Ave.
Several streets in the neighborhood have been closed during the investigation.
LAPD Officer Miller said an explosive was found and that officers were going door to door telling nearby residents to evacuate their homes.
According to local news, a caller reported a suspicious package on the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue shortly after 9:00 a.m.
No injuries have been reported, and there are no threats being made.
The nature of the possible explosives has not yet been disclosed.
The 911 call was made a little after 9 a.m., per the report. The LAPD Bomb Squad has responded.
Police have evacuated nearby residents following a report of explosives found inside a home, per a report from ABC7 sourced via Samdesk.
Several police units and EMS are in the area. If you have any information, go live or leave a comment.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
An area on a residential street is cordoned off with caution tape.
Incident reported at 6058 Shadyglade Ave.
It's not known how the sticks of dynamite ended up in the freezer. However, police said they're not investigating this as a criminal manner.
The woman reported the find just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday as she was defrosting the freezer in her garage. Nearby residences were evacuated as a precaution while the Bomb Squad responded and confirmed the sticks were active.
The discovery of over a dozen dynamite sticks inside a woman's freezer in Valley Glen prompted the LAPD to evacuate multiple neighborhood homes as the bomb squad responded, per reports citing police.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6100 Rhodes Ave.
Several streets in the neighborhood have been closed during the investigation.
LAPD Officer Miller said an explosive was found and that officers were going door to door telling nearby residents to evacuate their homes.
According to local news, a caller reported a suspicious package on the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue shortly after 9:00 a.m.
No injuries have been reported, and there are no threats being made.
The nature of the possible explosives has not yet been disclosed.
The 911 call was made a little after 9 a.m., per the report. The LAPD Bomb Squad has responded.
Police have evacuated nearby residents following a report of explosives found inside a home, per a report from ABC7 sourced via Samdesk.
Several police units and EMS are in the area. If you have any information, go live or leave a comment.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
An area on a residential street is cordoned off with caution tape.
Incident reported at 6058 Shadyglade Ave.
It's not known how the sticks of dynamite ended up in the freezer. However, police said they're not investigating this as a criminal manner.
The woman reported the find just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday as she was defrosting the freezer in her garage. Nearby residences were evacuated as a precaution while the Bomb Squad responded and confirmed the sticks were active.
The discovery of over a dozen dynamite sticks inside a woman's freezer in Valley Glen prompted the LAPD to evacuate multiple neighborhood homes as the bomb squad responded, per reports citing police.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6100 Rhodes Ave.
Several streets in the neighborhood have been closed during the investigation.
LAPD Officer Miller said an explosive was found and that officers were going door to door telling nearby residents to evacuate their homes.
According to local news, a caller reported a suspicious package on the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue shortly after 9:00 a.m.
No injuries have been reported, and there are no threats being made.
The nature of the possible explosives has not yet been disclosed.
The 911 call was made a little after 9 a.m., per the report. The LAPD Bomb Squad has responded.
Police have evacuated nearby residents following a report of explosives found inside a home, per a report from ABC7 sourced via Samdesk.
Several police units and EMS are in the area. If you have any information, go live or leave a comment.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
An area on a residential street is cordoned off with caution tape.
Incident reported at 6058 Shadyglade Ave.
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This is Spencer Pratt fault
😂
Every year blocks go up because people making fireworks in garage that’s all I’m saying
I’d rather have 20 sticks in freezer next door than someone making illegal fireworks next door
Fire work reseller
This is Spencer Pratt fault
😂
Every year blocks go up because people making fireworks in garage that’s all I’m saying
I’d rather have 20 sticks in freezer next door than someone making illegal fireworks next door
Fire work reseller
This is Spencer Pratt fault
😂
Every year blocks go up because people making fireworks in garage that’s all I’m saying
I’d rather have 20 sticks in freezer next door than someone making illegal fireworks next door
Fire work reseller
This is Spencer Pratt fault
😂
Every year blocks go up because people making fireworks in garage that’s all I’m saying
I’d rather have 20 sticks in freezer next door than someone making illegal fireworks next door
Fire work reseller
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This is Spencer Pratt fault
😂
Every year blocks go up because people making fireworks in garage that’s all I’m saying
I’d rather have 20 sticks in freezer next door than someone making illegal fireworks next door
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