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What started as a suspicious package delivery quickly became a coordinated, multi-agency response focused on safety and caution…<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lakeland Fire Department worked alongside Polk County Fire Rescue HazMat, the Tampa Bomb Squad, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to evaluate the package after it was reported at a local business. Specialized resources were requested, and LFD crews supported the HazMat team with safety operations, including rapid intervention and decontamination readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After thorough testing and evaluation, the package was determined to be non-hazardous, and the scene was safely cleared. This incident highlights the importance of strong partnerships and taking every precaution when something doesn’t look right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety reminder: If you receive or encounter a suspicious package, do not handle it. Move away from the area and call 9-1-1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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