Unstable Dynamite Discovered in Subia Ranch Refrigerator, Safely Detonated
Unstable dynamite was discovered inside an old refrigerator at Subia Ranch in Greenlee County, eastern Arizona, and was safely detonated by authorities.
Phoenix, AZ, September 19, 2026 —
Authorities in Greenlee County, eastern Arizona, successfully detonated unstable dynamite that was discovered under unusual circumstances. The explosive material was found inside an old refrigerator at Subia Ranch.
The discovery prompted an immediate response from local law enforcement and explosive ordnance disposal units. Officials confirmed that the dynamite was considered unstable, posing a significant risk. The exact age of the refrigerator and the dynamite, or how it came to be stored in such a location, were not immediately specified.
Subia Ranch is located in the eastern region of Greenlee County. Following the discovery, measures were put in place to ensure public safety and to handle the volatile material. The process of safely detonating the unstable dynamite was carried out by the authorities. The contractor responsible for the detonation was not explicitly identified in the details of the incident.
The detonation was reportedly conducted without incident. Further details regarding the origin of the dynamite or any potential associated investigations were not provided. Authorities have not released information on any potential code violations or specific findings from any inspections related to the storage or discovery of the explosives. The safe removal and disposal of the hazardous material were the primary focus of the operation.
Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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