Summary
Authorities ordered evacuations within one mile of BioUrja Renewables in Peoria, Illinois, after finding a bomb at the ethanol and alcohol plant on Friday. Bomb technicians made the device safe, while investigators searched the facility for other devices and sought to identify who was responsible.Key Facts
- The evacuation zone included parts of Peoria and neighboring East Peoria.
- Peoria police urged people who lived or worked within one mile of the plant to leave.
- Bomb technicians rendered the device safe by early Saturday.
- Investigators continued searching the facility for possible additional explosive devices.
- Manual Academy was offered as a temporary shelter for evacuees.
- The FBI said it would pursue whoever was responsible for the threat.
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