Blast from the past: World War II-era bomb excavated from Provo site

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PROVO — An excavation crew in Provo found what you could call a blast from the past.

The crew was working near 1800 S. Novell Place on Tuesday when it unearthed a World War II-era bomb.

Provo Police and the Utah County Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded.

The police department said, "Due to the size and appearance of the device, it was considered to be of military origin."

They called in the Hill Air Force Base explosives team and determined the bomb was not armed and did not pose a threat to the area. The Hill Air Force Base team removed the device to dispose of it safely.

"We appreciate our EOD certified officers, and the great partnerships we share statewide, that enable us to safely respond and resolve such incidents," Provo police said.