Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
On 24 August 2024, at approximately 0300 hours local time, multiple fire departments responded to a fire at a grocery store on the 5300 block of 4th street in Renton. Investigators determined that the fire was caused by an unspecified improvised incendiary device (IID) that functioned at the rear of the store. The blaze caused significant damage to the structure of the building and its contents. The investigation is ongoing.
On 27 August 2024, at approximately 1323 hours local time, Columbus Division of Fire crews and bomb squad technicians responded to reports of an explosion and subsequent fire in a car parked in an alley near a residence on the 2300 block of South 6th Street in Columbus. Officials determined that an explosive device functioned in the vehicle, which was unoccupied at the time. Three individuals were initially detained for questioning and released with no charges filed. The ATF and FBI are assisting with the ongoing investigation.
On 28 August 2024, at approximately 1033 hours local time, Rowan County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) received a report of an explosion inside a mailbox at a residence on the 1800 block of N.C. Highway 152 West near China Grove. RCSO deputies and Cabarrus County Bomb Squad technicians responded to the scene, where they determined the initial explosion was caused by a pyrotechnic device. A secondary search uncovered a second device, described as a commercial pyrotechnic mortar inside an adjacent mailbox.
On 27 August 2024, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) dropped explosive devices on the police station in Buenavista, Michoacan, reportedly causing three explosions. No injuries were reported. Following the explosions, unknown individuals burned several vehicles, blocked highways, and discharged weapons. According to media reporting, the UAS attack and subsequent actions were the result of fighting between rival criminal organizations. No further information has been released.
On 26 August 2024, at approximately 1900 hours local time, an unspecified IED inside a backpack was thrown at a residence in Santa María Chiconautla in Ecatepec de Morelos. The device functioned, damaging the home and a nearby vehicle. According to media reporting, two individuals may have been injured in the attack. The investigation is ongoing.
On 26 August 2024, at approximately 2200 hours local time, Gardaí officers and Cork City Fire Brigade crews responded to a residence at Mary Aiken Head Place in Cork after an improvised incendiary device (IID) was reportedly thrown at the home. When they arrived at the scene, officers and fire crews discovered that a suspected IID, described as a petrol bomb, had been thrown through a window. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.
On 20 August 2024, at approximately 0719 hours local time, a 43-year-old man exiting his apartment building in the Saint-Jean district of Geneva discovered a garbage bag leaking liquid out onto the steps. The man picked up the bag to dispose of it, which caused an item inside the bag to explode. The victim suffered injuries to his leg and was transported to the hospital. Authorities responded to the scene, including specialists from the Zurich Forensic Institute, to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Authorities suspect the bag contained a small victim-operated IED (VOIED).
On 19 August 2024, members of the Mexican Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) 101st Infantry Battalion were attacked with an explosives-laden unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and gunfire near Chicomuselo, Chiapas. One soldier suffered serious injuries and died after being taken to a hospital. Other soldiers were reportedly injured during the incident, but no additional details about the attack have been released.
On 21 August 2024, a vehicle-borne IED (VBIED)—described as a motorcycle loaded with explosives—was functioned on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibío, in the department of Cauca, during a protest held by indigenous protestors, killing one man and injuring three others, including two police officers. According to authorities, the attack occurred while security forces were attempting to clear the highway and restore order. No further device details were released. The investigation is ongoing.
On 30 August 2024, the Arlington County Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal, ATF agents, Arlington County Police Department officers, and bomb squad technicians arrested a 77-year-old male suspect after serving a search warrant at the suspect’s home on the 5700 block of Washington Boulevard in Arlington. The search was conducted in response to an investigation beginning on 20 August 2024 concerning periodic explosions reported nightly and in the early morning. No further details were provided on the materials discovered in the home.