MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Police are investigating reports of a loud explosion that was heard across the Moosic area Friday evening, but authorities say they have not found a source.
The Moosic Borough Police Department said it began receiving multiple 911 calls, along with calls to the police station, at about 8 p.m. from residents reporting what they described as a large explosion.
Officers, along with firefighters from Station 98 and surrounding EMS agencies, conducted an extensive search of the borough but were unable to locate the source of the reported blast.
Police also contacted the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, which confirmed there was no aircraft activity in the area that would have caused a sonic boom.
Authorities said they have not received any reports of property damage, fires or power outages connected to the incident.
At this time, police say the cause of the reported explosion remains unknown, and there is no known threat to the public.
Anyone with information that may help identify the source of the sound is asked to contact the Moosic Borough Police Department at 570-342-9111.
Police said they will provide updates if additional information becomes available.