Sep 19, 2024 - News

Booms in Salt Lake explained: Military detonations underway

Erin Alberty

Salt Lake City skyline — Residents reported hearing loud booms Thursday afternoon. Photo: Jim Urquhart for the Washington Post

Military "detonations" at Tooele Army Depot caused a series of loud rumbles and booms Thursday along the Wasatch Front, Salt Lake County emergency managers announced.

Catch up quick: Residents around the Salt Lake Valley and into Utah County reported hearing dull but strong explosion sounds that rattled buildings and frightened pets just after noon.

What they're saying: "The loud booms heard in the Salt Lake Valley are from Tooele Army Depot," Salt Lake County Emergency Management posted on X at 12:39pm. "They are conducting detonations in the south range & will soon wrap up. No threat."

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