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A credible bomb threat at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, triggered a mandatory evacuation of a one-mile radius on November 13, 2026. Authorities confirmed the device was real, not a hoax, leading to the displacement of over 5,000 people. The FBI is investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made.
A credible bomb threat at the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, triggered a mandatory evacuation of a one-mile radius on November 13, 2026. Authorities confirmed the device was real, not a hoax, leading to the displacement of over 5,000 people. The FBI is investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made.
A mandatory evacuation was ordered for a one-mile radius around the BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois, after a bomb was discovered at the facility. Mayor Rita Ali confirmed the device was real and urged residents to leave immediately. Federal agencies, including the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, are assisting local authorities. The evacuation remains in effect as of early Saturday morning.