TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) – A Tampa Bomb Squad destroyed an explosive device Thursday afternoon after it was found in the garage of a home at 7201 8th Street North following the death of the homeowner.
The bomb squad determined the device was too unstable to transport. Crews buried it in the backyard and detonated it to render it safe.
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The device is burning underground and is expected to burn itself out in approximately one hour, according to authorities. No injuries or property damage were reported.
The home is located on a dead-end road. Residents in the closest mobile homes at a nearby mobile home park were evacuated during the detonation.
Officers will remain on scene until the area is completely clear.
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