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Loud booms near Tooele? Army officials say munitions disposal is the cause

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Utah News spotted this story published September 14, 2026 at ABC 4. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

TOOELE, Utah (ABC4) — Noises heard in the surrounding Tooele area were a result of the Tooele Army Depot destroying obsolete munitions. The army depot acknowledges the unexpected noise and vibrations may have had an impact on nearby residents, and that it was more widespread than normal.

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