Hear That Boom? FBI Reportedly Detonating Explosives Damaged by Sandy on Ellis Island

If you’ve heard a series of loud explosions over the last hour, don’t panic. Twitter users initially worried that the electric grid may have blown in lower Manhattan again, but the loud noises are actually due to a series of controlled detonations reportedly orchestrated by the FBI.

According to NBC News, the “FBI says they will help US Parks police safely explode damaged explosions after #Sandy 6X over next 30 minutes on Ellis Island.” ABC and MSNBC’s Contessa Brewer also reported the incident.

ABC News anchor Diana Williams tweeted that New Yorkers should expect six blasts. Judging from Twitter, the explosions were heard around the city, from Brooklyn Heights to Park Slope to Manhattan.
[link to observer.com]