{"id":328068,"date":"2026-07-03T04:46:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T04:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/328068\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T04:46:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T04:46:22","slug":"bomb-squad-buries-detonates-unstable-explosive-device-found-in-st-pete-garage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/328068\/","title":{"rendered":"Bomb squad buries, detonates \u2018unstable\u2019 explosive device found in St. Pete garage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) \u2014 The Tampa Bomb Squad safely detonated an explosive device underground in St. Petersburg after determining it was too unstable to be transported.<\/p>\n

According to the St. Pete Police Department, after a homeowner passed away, an explosive device was found in the home\u2019s garage at 7201 8th Street North.<\/p>\n

The Tampa Bomb Squad responded and determined it was too unstable to transport.<\/p>\n

To render the device safe, the bomb squad buried it in the house\u2019s backyard and detonated it underground Thursday afternoon, SPPD said.<\/p>\n

After the device detonated, police said it proceeded to burn safely underground. Officers said it will take around an hour for the device to burn itself out.<\/p>\n

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The house was on a dead-end road, and the closest mobile homes at a nearby mobile home park were evacuated until after the detonation.<\/p>\n

No injuries or damage were reported. Officers will remain on the scene until it is completely clear.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Stay up to date on the latest from News Channel 8 on-air and on the go with the free WFLA News Channel 8 mobile app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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