US: Authorities investigate possible explosive device near intersection of Mynderse Ave and Western Avenues in Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 10

Authorities are investigating a possible explosive device at CMC Recycling near the intersection of Mynderse Ave and Western Avenues in Knoxville on the afternoon of Oct. 10. Authorities have asked residents within a .5 miles (0.8 km) radius of the site to evacuate. Authorities have not estimated when they expect to finish the response and investigation.

Authorities will likely maintain heightened security while the operation continues, and traffic disruptions will likely persist throughout the investigation.