Maryland park closed after string of explosive devices found

Officials say bomb squad called to Fort Washington Park, which has been closed by National Park Service

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Authorities found several explosive devices across a Maryland park over the weekend, prompting the park’s closure.

In a statement on Monday, the Prince George’s county fire department said that its bomb squad responded to Fort Washington Park after “several explosive devices were located”, prompting the US Park Police to close the approximately 341-acre site.