After what at first appeared to be a regular prank turned into an actual explosive device discovery, a bomb threat in Pigeon Forge—which was initially thought to be a false alarm—took an extremely hazardous and horrifying turn. Due to the device’s location in a popular tourist spot, local law enforcement and bomb disposal units had to respond quickly and conduct emergency evacuations.
When the threat was initially reported to the authorities earlier today, there were early rumors that it was a joke. But as authorities searched the area, they discovered a genuine explosive device close to [insert place], which shocked the vacation town. Authorities moved swiftly to minimize the threat and evacuated both residents and visitors.
According to a Pigeon Forge Police Department spokesman, “we were treating it as a hoax at first, but once we discovered the device, the situation escalated quickly.” This isn’t a hoax or a drill anymore. There is an actual, immediate risk here.”
To properly defuse the explosive, emergency response teams, including bomb squads from neighboring cities, were sent to the location. To keep people out of the danger zone, a sizable perimeter has been established and roads leading into the impacted area have been closed. Although no casualties have been reported as of yet, many people are shocked by the incident.
“The alarms went off when we were out shopping. They ordered us to get out right away. When the bomb squad and police cars arrived, we realized it was real,” a witness who was taken from the site stated.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident as a serious criminal matter while they continue their investigation into how the explosive device was put. Police are investigating the origins of the initial bomb threat in an effort to ascertain whether the bomb threat was a hoax or the result of an unsettling coincidence.
While the inquiry is ongoing, nearby establishments and tourist destinations have been temporarily shuttered and visitors have been moved to safe locations. Usually alive with tourists, the town is suddenly eerily silent as police search the area for any new threats.
