Residents evacuated after explosive found in Tiverton garage. What happened next

Tiverton police evacuated residents in a neighborhood after discovering an explosive device in a garage on Riverside Drive. Responding at around 10:08 a. m. on September 17, police and fire departments prioritized community safety by evacuating nearby homes. They summoned the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Explosives Operations Division and the U.

S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit from Newport for assistance. Navy experts x-rayed the device, confirming it was an armor-piercing shell, and subsequently detonated it at a secure location. No injuries were reported during this precautionary measure, showcasing the effective response of local authorities. The incident highlights the potential dangers of unexploded ordnance in residential areas.

The Tiverton police and fire departments posted a video of the controlled detonation on their Facebook pages for public information. Such events underline the importance of emergency preparedness and community safety protocols.