Air Force Bomb Squad & HCSO Detonates Military Ordnance Found on Eureka Property

Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

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On June 30, 2026, at approximately 9:58 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2600 block of Pigeon Point Road in Eureka after a resident clearing brush on his property discovered two ammunition boxes containing suspected smoke grenades and other suspected live military ordnance.

Deputies arrived on scene, contacted the resident, and established a safety perimeter to secure the immediate area. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detail responded, conducted an initial assessment, and determined the items appeared to be military ordnance. Due to the nature and condition of the materials, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the United States Air Force 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team from Beale Air Force Base.

The United States Air Force 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team arrived at approximately 6:30 p.m. and worked alongside the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office EOD Team to identify and safely remove the military ordnance. The items were transported to a remote location, where they were safely detonated.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to the United States Air Force 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team for its prompt response, expertise, and assistance in ensuring the safe resolution of this incident.

The Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that if suspicious military ordnance or explosive devices are discovered, they should not be handled or moved. Leave the area immediately and contact local law enforcement.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251.

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