TOOELE, Utah (KUTV) — The Tooele Army Depot announced Monday that officials will be conducting “open detonations” as part of demilitarization operations.
The detonations began shortly before 11:45 a.m. at the South Area OD Range, causing loud noises and shaking felt across Oquirrh Mountain communities and the Wasatch Front.
Several Utahns expressed concerns about the cause of the noise, with a few worried that it may be related to the Iran conflict. One online user said the shaking was felt far away from the depot, adding, “Sorry people I think we are at war.”
The Tooele Army Depot gave a four-hour heads-up about the detonations. Officials said residents can submit noise reports by calling 435-833-3300 or sending an email to usarmy.tead.jmc.list.pao@army.mil. Those who reach out should leave their name, contact information, and the time and location the noises were heard.
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