Possible explosive found near Capitol Forest, WSP says. Evacuations underway
A possible explosive device is under investigation in Thurston County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Law enforcement was alerted about 3 p.m. Wednesday to a device found in the 8800 block of Waddell Creek Road, Trooper Kameron Watts said.
That address is near Capitol State Forest. The WSP Bomb Squad is assisting the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
All buildings and nearby residences in the area have been evacuated, he said.
Watts did not have information on whether the device was found on a road, in a yard or inside a building.
The public has been asked to stay out of the area.
The Olympian has reached out to the sheriff’s office for more information.
Rolf Boone
The Olympian