Unexpended USAF IR Flare located in the Burnt Mountian area of Coos County
On April 8th, 2024, a concerned citizen brought a silver brick-type object to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office for disposal. On the outside was printed Warning – USAF IR Flare Explosive / Highly Flammable. The citizen reportedly found the items in the Burnt Mountain area of Coos County. Upon further research, Sgt. S. Moore discovered this was a U.S. Air Force countermeasure flare that did not ignite after being expelled from a military aircraft, probably during a training mission.
Sgt. Moore contacted the 142nd Oregon Air Guard EOD unit in Portland. On April 9th, two members of the Explosives Ordinance Division (EOD) unit responded to our area and disposed of the flare at a safe location.
The Coos County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public that if they find such items, please leave them in place and contact the authorities so they can be properly handled and disposed of.
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