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Authorities found a suspicious device at a Peoria plant and ordered evacuations within one mile.
Authorities ordered people within one mile of BioUrja Renewables in Peoria, Illinois, to evacuate while they investigated a threat at the plant. Guardian World and CBS News reported that the device was made safe, while searches of the facility continued.
What the reports agree on
- Authorities ordered or urged people within one mile of BioUrja Renewables to evacuate. ABC News, Guardian World, CBS News
- Authorities searched the facility for possible additional devices. Guardian World, CBS News
- The device was made safe. Guardian World, CBS News
- The FBI was involved in the investigation. Guardian World, CBS News
Where reports differ
- ABC News described the incident as a reported bomb threat and did not say a device had been found; Guardian World and CBS News reported that authorities found a bomb or suspicious package. ABC News
Reported by one outlet
- Jon Pardi’s Peoria concert was canceled because of the safety concern. ABC News
- Gov. JB Pritzker said he directed Illinois State Police to coordinate with local authorities. ABC News
- Manual Academy was offered as a temporary shelter for evacuees. Guardian World
- Bomb technicians made the device safe by early Saturday. Guardian World