The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to the discovery of 20 to 25 sticks of dynamite and a hand grenade near H Street in Hawthorne around 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team neutralizing the explosives.
The MCSO revealed that these explosives were remnants left behind by a man who passed away around 20 years ago. During the cleanup of the property, a person came across the sticks of dynamite and immediately notified the authorities. Along with the dynamite were several blasting caps.
The MCSO established an evacuation perimeter of 1,000 feet from the site, and the convention center in Hawthorne opened as a shelter for the evacuated residents.
It was nearly 8 p.m. when the MCSO announced the area was safe and residents could return home.
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