A normally quiet North Hollywood block turned tense Wednesday morning as police ordered evacuations over a report of possible explosives inside a home, authorities said. Residents closest to the property were told to get out while specialized units moved in to assess the situation. The department said its bomb squad had been called to the scene and, at the time of the initial response, there were no known threats or injuries.
Caller Reported Discovery On Rhodes Avenue
The scare started with a 9:10 a.m. call reporting the discovery of possible explosives in the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue, between the 170 Freeway and Whitsett Avenue, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told ABC7 Los Angeles. Responding officers quickly began knocking on doors, asking neighbors to evacuate, and requested the department's bomb squad while investigators worked to figure out what, if anything, inside the home might be hazardous.
Recent Bomb Squad Calls And Fireworks Hauls Across L.A.
The response unfolded against the backdrop of several recent Los Angeles incidents involving suspected explosives and large fireworks stockpiles that also triggered evacuations. In late May, officers serving a warrant in South Los Angeles uncovered a large stash of illegal fireworks that prompted nearby residents to clear out, according to the Los Angeles Times. Television crews highlighted that seizure and the public safety concerns it stirred up, including coverage on NBC Los Angeles, driving home how quickly a single explosives call can upend life on a residential street.
What Officials Told Reporters And What Comes Next
Authorities repeated that there were no known threats linked to the North Hollywood call and that no injuries had been reported, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. The operation is expected to keep the immediate area shut down while bomb technicians and other specialists examine or remove any suspicious material. Police asked residents who may have information, security footage, or other relevant video to reach out through the LAPD's non-emergency line, which can be accessed via the department's website.
