Unknown hazardous materials discovered at residence prompts evacuation in St. Mary Parish

AMELIA, La. (WAFB) – The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Workplace stated it has evacuated a avenue in Amelia after an unknown hazardous materials was discovered at a house on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Deputies stated Barrow Road is shut down from Lake Palourde Highway to Duhon Boulevard and the evacuation is confined to a bit of Barrow Road.

In line with SMPSO, 911 contacted dispatch round 11 a.m. a couple of name of a criticism of an “unknown potential explosive gadget” discovered at a house in Amelia. Officers stated deputies rushed to the scene and had been joined by members of the Amelia Volunteer Fireplace Division.

The sheriff’s workplace stated a few of the houses on Barrow Road had been evacuated as a precaution. Deputies added the Louisiana State Police Hazmat Division and Bomb Division had been contacted to assist examine the state of affairs.

SMPSO stated the Amelia Recreation Middle is being supplied to these households who’ve been evacuated in the event that they want a spot to go.

Authorities stated with the affected space evacuated and closed to the general public, there is no such thing as a further menace to public security presently.

Individuals are suggested to keep away from the realm.

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