Kiryas joel, NY – Suspicious Smoking Package Found on Side of Road Not a Bomb

Kiryas joel, NY – Emergency responders are examining a small device found in front of 303 Forest Road in the Village of Kiryas Joel. Village Public Safety and Fire Department personnel are on the scene along with State Police.

When discovered, smoke was emanating from the box that was wrapped in duct tape with wires sticking out.

KJFD at the scene requesting Orange County Haz-Mat and Bomb Squad to respond.

**UPDATE**
The device found smoking on the side of the road in the Village of Kiryas Joel has been identified as a firework wrapped in duct tape according to a local public safety director.