Explosive training operations happening Wednesday at Homestead Air Reserve Base

An F-16 fighter jet, similar to the one pictured, crashed into a safety barrier Monday at the Homestead Air Reserve Base.

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – There will be something explosive going on in Homestead on Wednesday.

The 482nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight will be conducting training operations from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Homestead Air Reserve Base.

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The squadron announced that there would be a minimum of eight explosions during the training.

Residents in the area were warned not to be alarmed if they heard any noise.

Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to call the Homestead Air Reserve Base Public Affairs line at 786-415-7330.


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David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.

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