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TUMWATER, Wash. - A bomb squad successfully recovered an explosive device from the Capitol State Forest in Thurston County Wednesday afternoon.
What we know:
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Bomb Squad and Thurston County Sheriff's Office responded to the 8800 block of Waddell Creek Road.
Around 4:45 p.m., authorities closed the road and evacuated nearby homes while they investigated a "potential explosive device."
About four hours later, WSP confirmed that the item was confirmed to be an explosive. The bomb squad successfully removed the device.
What we don't know:
It is not yet clear exactly what type of explosive was found or why it was left there.
WSP will provide additional details in a formal press release later.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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The Source: Information in this story came from social media posts from Washington State Patrol District 1 Public Information Officer Kameron Watts.