Florida’s Homestead Air Reserve Base was evacuated on Wednesday due to an issue with an explosive device, according to local reports. The base issued a statement on Twitter that personnel were evacuated from the facility “out of an abundance of caution due to an incident involving a damaged ordinance.” “Base emergency personnel coordinated with local law enforcement to clear the areas surrounding the base,” Homestead Air Reserve Base said. “Once the damaged ordinance [sic] was repaired, the all-clear was given,” the statement read, noting that no one was injured in the incident. An ordnance is a term used to describe an explosive device. “We will be providing additional information as it becomes available. The safety of HARB personnel and the local community is our top priority,” the base added. Miami-Dade Police said on Wednesday that it was assisting the base with traffic control in the surrounding areas. “Please avoid the …
Florida Air Reserve Base Evacuated Due to Explosive Device Incident
December 16, 2021
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