BOSTON (WHDH) - A grenade that was found at a residence in Jamaica Plain on Wednesday triggered a large emergency response.
Firefighters responding to a report of a possible explosive device at 280 South St. about 1:30 p.m. called in the bomb squad after discovering the grenade, according to the Boston Fire Department.
After a careful inspection, bomb squad technicians determined the grenade was inert.
There is no danger to the public and the scene has since been cleared.
No additional details were immediately available.
Response to 280 South St. Jamaica Plain at approx. 1:31 PM for a possible explosive device. @bostonpolice Bomb Squad on scene & confirmed device to be an inert grenade. No danger. Companies clearing the scene. pic.twitter.com/368AEJudok
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 28, 2018
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