Summary
Authorities ordered people within one mile of the BioUrja ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, to evacuate after police found a suspicious package on Friday. Officials said the package was rendered safe at 9:12 p.m., while searches of the wider facility continued and multiple agencies investigated.
Key Facts
- Police found the suspicious package near the BioUrja plant at about 2 p.m. Friday.
- Authorities later determined the package posed a credible threat.
- Officials ordered an evacuation within a one-mile radius of the facility.
- The package was rendered safe at 9:12 p.m.
- Police said searches continued for other possible devices across the large facility.
- The FBI worked with local and state agencies on the investigation.
- Peoria officials identified the plant’s ethanol and combustible chemicals as reasons for concern.
- The police department directed people who needed shelter to Manual Academy.
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