Video: Florida Airbase Evacuated After Explosive Device Reportedly 'Became Loose'
01:48 GMT 16.12.2021 (Updated: 02:15 GMT 16.12.2021)
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The Homestead Air Reserve Base, in Miami-Dade county, Florida, has been evacuated Wednesday night due to a loose explosive.
According to a briefing, an explosive device became loose and "rolled" out of its designated area.
The device did not explode, but there are concerns that it could. Out of an abundance of caution, personnel was evacuated from the airbase while airmen on the base attempt to contain and secure the explosive.
Video shared by residents living near the base shows streets cordoned off by police.
message from homestead PD pic.twitter.com/ib03MbdSyV
— Nicole ✰ (@nicoleamarquezb) December 16, 2021
Officials are asking residence in the areas around the base to remain in their homes.
Out of an abundance of caution, HARB evacuated personnel from base due to an ongoing incident. Please avoid the area of SW 137 Ave to Waterstone Blvd from SW 288 St to 312 St. Residents in this area, please remain in your homes. We will provide updates as they become available.
— Homestead ARB (@Homestead_ARB) December 16, 2021
Base officials believe the situation is under control.
The type of explosive and cause for it becoming loose have not been detailed by authorities.
