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Image courtesy of Fort McHenry
From WBALTV:
Construction workers unearthed an old cannonball at Fort McHenry, Baltimore fire officials told WBAL-TV 11 News.
As a precaution, the city police bomb squad and fire department’s hazardous materials unit responded to investigate.
From Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine:
PARK ALERT
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine will be closed for the rest of the day. Updates will be provided as they are available. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you soon.
UPDATE
In the early afternoon of Friday, November 21, evidence of buried historic ordnance was discovered by National Park Service preservationists.
Following standard operating procedures, the park was immediately cleared and closed to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. Local authorities and NPS personnel were contacted to address the situation.
Once the situation has been fully addressed and responders deem the area safe, the park will reopen.
Please check the park website and social media for updates.
