Grenade Discovery Prompts Evacuations In Fullerton Neighborhood
A grenade scare prompted evacuations and a shelter-in-place order in a Fullerton neighborhood Monday afternoon before authorities determined the device was a replica.
On November 2, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Fullerton police officers responded to the 1300 block of West Street after a resident discovered what appeared to be a grenade while cleaning out old military boxes.
The man contacted police as a precaution, prompting a response from the Orange County bomb squad.
As authorities investigated the suspicious device, nearby residents were instructed to shelter in place, while homes immediately adjacent to the property were evacuated as a safety precaution.
The shelter-in-place order remained in effect for approximately two hours.
Bomb squad personnel examined the device and ultimately determined that the grenade was a replica.
Video from the scene shows the replica grenade that prompted the emergency response.
No injuries were reported in the information provided.
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