Knoxville evacuates after dynamite discovery at recycler
- Employees at CMC Recycling discovered a steel box with suspected dynamite, prompting a police response.
- The bomb squad assessed the situation and believes the box contains explosives, but found no evidence of foul play.
- Authorities have recommended evacuations for residents within 3,000 feet, and a shelter has been established for those displaced.
In Knoxville, Tennessee, authorities have recommended evacuations in a neighborhood after employees at CMC Recycling discovered a steel box containing suspected dynamite. The Knoxville Police Department's bomb squad assessed the situation using a drone but could not confirm the contents of the box. However, they believe it likely contains explosives. The police emphasized that there is no evidence of foul play, suggesting that the box was inadvertently found during routine sorting of materials. A shelter has been established for those displaced, and hundreds have left their homes as a precaution. The situation is expected to remain unresolved until Friday, with officials prioritizing public safety throughout the process. The recycling company serves both industrial clients and the public, and the discovery of the box has raised significant safety concerns in the area.