Peoria officials ordered residents to leave downtown and east Peoria after a alleged bomb threat near the BioUrja Renewables facility. Authorities stated the threat is legitimate. They asked everyone within a one-mile radius to move away while officers work. The evacuation was swift.
The plant, previously an ADM alcohol plant, is now operated by a Houston firm. The scare caused a mile-wide evacuation around Edmund Street. Emergency services stayed vigilant and secured the area around the plant.
“The plant, previously an ADM alcohol plant, is now operated by a Houston firm,” — Andreas Mercer, staff writer at Ashton Grove Practice, commented.
Timeline
Nov 11 — Peoria officials ordered residents to leave downtown and east Peoria after a alleged bomb threat near the BioU...
Nov 13 — Emergency services stayed vigilant and secured the area around the plant....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Ashton Grove Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashton Grove Practice desk and last updated 07:42 UTC.