Bomb Discovery Near BioUrja Plant in Peoria Prompts Evacuations, FBI Investigates
A bomb was discovered near the BioUrja Renewables plant in Peoria, central Illinois, prompting evacuations. Officials have deemed the device a credible threat and it has since been rendered safe, with the FBI investigating.
Baton Rouge, LA, November 14, 2026 —
A device initially described as a bomb was discovered in close proximity to the BioUrja Renewables plant located in Peoria, central Illinois. The discovery led to immediate responses from authorities, including the implementation of evacuations in the surrounding area.
Officials assessed the situation and determined that the discovered device posed a credible threat. Following this assessment, measures were taken to render the device safe. Details regarding the specific methods used to neutralize the threat were not immediately available.
The incident has drawn the attention of federal law enforcement. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been engaged and is currently conducting an investigation into the matter. The scope and focus of the FBI’s investigation, including the origin of the device and the circumstances surrounding its discovery, are ongoing.
Information regarding the exact timeline of the discovery, the duration of the evacuations, or the specific number of individuals or areas evacuated was not provided in the initial reports. Similarly, the name of the entity or individual who discovered the device has not been disclosed. The BioUrja Renewables plant itself is situated in central Illinois, a region where industrial operations are present.
Authorities have confirmed that the device no longer poses a threat. Further details related to the ongoing FBI investigation are expected to be released as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by The Associated Press on www.npr.org, see more information here.
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