Seeking Information on Three Explosions at Oklahoma Gas and Propane Business

OKLAHOMA CITY—James E. Finch, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI, Oklahoma City Division, announces that three explosions occurred this morning at the Anderson Gas and Propane Company located at the intersection of Highway 51 and Highway 59, Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Between the hours of 3:00 and 4:00 this morning, law enforcement received phone calls advising three separate explosions had taken place at the Anderson Gas and Propane Company in Stilwell, Oklahoma. At this time, law enforcement believes these explosions were intentional and not an accident. The explosions caused minor property damage. No injuries were reported.

Oklahoma City FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Stilwell Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and Adair County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.

Anyone with information regarding these explosions is urged to immediately contact the Oklahoma City Division of the FBI at (405) 290-7770 (24-hour number). You may remain anonymous.

Potential Explosive Device Found

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OKLAHOMA CITY—James E. Finch, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI, Oklahoma City Division, announces the finding of a potential explosive device on a gas line near Okemah, Oklahoma.

At approximately 11:00 this morning, the Okfuskee County Sheriff’s Office notified the FBI about a potential improvised explosive device (IED) attached to a gas line approximately five miles south of Okemah, Oklahoma. The device was described as a 1’x1’ pipe bomb with a timing mechanism attached to it.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Bomb Technicians along with Special Agent Bomb Technicians from the FBI responded to the area. The device was removed from the gas line and placed in a remote area for further examination. The device has been rendered safe and the area was checked for additional devices. No other devices were found.

Anyone with information regarding the IED is urged to immediately contact the Oklahoma City Division of the FBI at (405) 290-7770 (24-hour number). You may remain anonymous.