White Settlement

Bomb squad called in after grenade found in White Settlement home

The home in Tarrant County had been vacant for some time, according to police.

White Settlement Police/Fire

Residents of a White Settlement neighborhood were forced to leave their homes Sunday afternoon after a homeowner found an old-school hand grenade inside their home.

According to the White Settlement Police Department, a home in the 9200 block of Lanham Street was being renovated when the new owner found the "older-style" grenade.

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Police said nearby homes were evacuated out of caution while the Fort Worth Fire Department's Arson & Bomb Squad inspected the device to render it safe.

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Officials said after further assessment, the bomb squad learned the grenade did not contain any explosive material inside.

Residents were able to return to their homes, and the scene was cleared.

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