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Active bomb forces urgent evacuation of US city as officials says ‘we cannot guarantee safety’
A suspected active bomb was found at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, prompting authorities to order an evacuation within a one-mile radius. Mayor Rita Ali and other officials described the threat as credible and urged residents to leave, while Congressman Eric Sorensen said officials could not guarantee the city’s safety.
Authorities closed bridges over the Illinois River, halted river traffic and blocked Interstate 74 in both directions, advising drivers to use the I-474 bypass. The FBI, Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security and state and local agencies joined the response. About 50 people were sheltering at Manual High School shortly after midnight, and the evacuation order was expected to remain in place until at least 9am.
In short
- A bomb threat triggered a one-mile evacuation in Peoria.
- Bridges, river traffic and Interstate 74 were closed.
- Around 50 displaced residents sheltered at a high school.
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