All articles tagged with #false alarm
Hazmat teams and medical crews were dispatched to the Pentagon after reports of a potential hazardous materials incident and a positive anthrax system alert, prompting a shelter-in-place for about 2,500 occupants; subsequent testing found no hazard and normal operations resumed, with officials characterizing the incident as a false alarm.
The Pentagon placed part of the building on lockdown after its systems detected an air-quality issue, prompting a hazmat response and evacuations; after further testing, officials said no hazard existed, with CNN citing a malfunctioning sensor and a false anthrax alert, and normal operations resumed later that day.
A hazmat response at the Pentagon on Thursday, prompted by an air-quality alert, was later deemed a false alarm after testing found no hazard; some floors were evacuated or placed under shelter-in-place while responders confirmed conditions and operations resumed.
The IDF said a suspected terror infiltration near the Israel-Jordan border was a false alarm after Jordanian Border Police officers chasing criminals entered Israeli territory; elite IDF units, as well as IAF jets and drones, were deployed to the Paran/Yahel area, traffic to Eilat was halted briefly before being reopened as security forces searched for the infiltrators.
The campus lockdown was lifted after a false gun report; initially, students were asked to shelter in place while police investigated a suspicious report, but it was later confirmed to be a false alarm.
A lockdown at UNCW was lifted after reports of a gunman on campus turned out to be false, with authorities confirming no threat after social media rumors caused a temporary shelter-in-place alert.
Reports of gunfire on the Seaside Heights boardwalk caused chaos and panic on a busy holiday weekend, but police found no evidence of a shooting. The incident led to a temporary curfew for minors and an ongoing investigation into the false alarm.
A heavy police presence in West Warwick was prompted by the discovery of an "empty shell" inside a storage unit, leading to an evacuation of the area out of caution, including a nearby daycare, but police have confirmed that there is no threat to the public.
Indiana's Assembly Hall was evacuated in the middle of a game against Wisconsin due to fire alarms going off, prompting more than 17,000 fans to leave the building. The evacuation turned out to be a false alarm, and fans, staff, and players were allowed back in after roughly 15 minutes. The game resumed, and Indiana went on to win 74-70 in a memorable and bizarre experience for everyone involved.
Viral videos and images depicting the Eiffel Tower on fire are debunked as a hoax, with official sources confirming no fire at the landmark. The rumors originated from a fake TikTok video and have been dismissed by the monument's official page and public figures. This incident adds to a history of false alarms, including bomb threats and misinformation about the Tower's lights being turned off.
A person falsely called 911 to report a fire at the White House, prompting a response from the D.C. Fire and EMS Department, but it was determined to be a false alarm. This incident is reminiscent of recent "swatting" attacks targeting public officials, including judges and lawmakers. President Joe Biden was not at the White House at the time, and the Secret Service confirmed there was no fire. The FBI has established a national database to track such swatting events.
A false 911 call claiming a fire and someone trapped inside the White House prompted a significant emergency response, marking another troubling example of the dangerous trend of "swatting" incidents targeting federal officials, politicians, and celebrities across the country. This criminal hoax involves making false reports to lure police to a location, potentially resulting in a forceful and potentially deadly response. The recent incident at the White House is part of a nationwide trend that has previously led to fatal consequences, highlighting the serious risks associated with swatting.
The NFL RedZone offices were evacuated due to a false alarm, but host Scott Hanson continued to stay on-air in the studio. The alarm went off during the live broadcast, but no business functions were interrupted, and there was no fire. The evacuation lasted for about eight to nine minutes, and the program ended safely. NFL RedZone, owned by NFL Network, provides commercial-free coverage of Sunday afternoon games during the NFL regular season.
Salt Lake City Police evacuated the US Bank Tower and asked nearby buildings to shelter in place after a suspicious item was found near an alley. After an hours-long ordeal, authorities determined that the item was not a threat and reopened the area. The item was identified as an organic agricultural product, but the investigation is ongoing to determine who left it behind. This incident caused disruptions in the downtown area, and it follows a reported bomb threat at a bookstore the day before.
The bomb threat against the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge in Covington, Kentucky, was deemed "not credible" after a thorough investigation by local, state, and federal authorities. The bridge was closed for three hours while law enforcement agencies searched for a suspect and cleared the surrounding areas. The FBI has taken over the investigation, and Cincinnati police suspect this incident may be part of a larger, nationwide issue involving false calls about bridges.