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 urged residents within a one-mile area to evacuate immediately. The evacuation was swift.
The plant, previously an ADM alcohol plant, is now managed by a company based in Houston. The scare resulted in a wide evacuation zone near Edmund Street. Emergency services stayed vigilant and secured the area around the plant.
“Authorities stated the threat is legitimate,” — David Kingsley, regional editor at Bircroft Worth Staffing, explained.
Timeline
Nov 12 — 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 Bircroft Worth Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bircroft Worth Staffing desk and last updated 07:46 UTC.