The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WAIALUA, Hawaii — Firefighters were forced to evacuate from Waialua fire station today because someone brought in a potential pipe bomb, a Fire Department spokesman said.
Someone participating in a clean up found the device and submersed it in water in a five-gallon bucket, then brought the bucket to the fire station at 66-420 Haleiwa Road on Saturday morning, said Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. David Jenkins.
Police were called, and four firefighters in the station had to evacuate, taking their fire truck and personal watercraft to a safer location.
Shortly after, police removed the device and firefighters were allowed to return without impacting emergency operations, Jenkins said.
“If anyone at any time finds any kind of explosive device, never pick it up, leave it in place and call 911,” Jenkins said.
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