Unexploded Ordnance Found on Fort Riley

FORT RILEY- An unexploded ordnance was unearthed near the intersection of

Capt. David L. Robinson ( center ), 162nd EOD Co., 84th EOD Bn., 1st Sust. Bde., 1st Inf. Div., discusses the recovery and relocation of an exploded ordnance unearthed June 20 near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Hampton Place at Fort Riley with members of the post's Directorate of Emergency Services. THE UXO was removed safely and without incident. — Capt. David L. Robinson ( center ), 162nd EOD Co., 84th EOD Bn., 1st Sust. Bde., 1st Inf. Div., discusses the recovery and relocation of an exploded ordnance unearthed June 20 near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Hampton Place at Fort Riley with members of the post’s Directorate of Emergency Services. THE UXO was removed safely and without incident.

Jackson Avenue and Hampton Place on Custer Hill Friday.

Since the ordnance could not be identified, Fort Riley officials temporarily evacuated about 60 residences in the area. The ordnance was removed and transported to a safe location for proper disposal.

Fort Riley officials thanked those impacted for their patience as the scene was secured and the ordnance removed.

Responding agencies included Fort Riley’s Directorate of Emergency Services, the 1st Infantry Division’s 84th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, and Corvias Military Living.

A gathering point for displaced families was temporarily established to accommodate those evacuated.