Compton Lifts 2-Block Evacuation After Military Ordnance Proves Non-Explosive
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Updated · KABC-TV · Jun 12
Compton Lifts 2-Block Evacuation After Military Ordnance Proves Non-Explosive
3 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · Jun 12
Summary
Evacuations for homes within a two-block radius on North Chester Avenue were lifted just before 6 p.m. after authorities determined military ordnance found in a home's attic was not explosive.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said deputies were called shortly before 1:30 p.m. after someone reported a possible explosive device inside the house, triggering the precautionary evacuation.
LASD's Arson Explosive Detail responded to assess the item, and members of the Camp Pendleton Explosive Detail later took custody of the ordnance.
Authorities did not describe the device, but the incident ended after several hours without an explosion or reported injuries.