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Frederick residents may have heard a loud explosion, but the Frederick County Sheriff’s office is saying there is no danger to the public.

Around 7 p.m. Maryland State Fire Marshals were called to a wooded area off of Meadow Road for a suspicious package. They were able to safely detonate it, causing the explosion noise.

Emergency officials remain on the scene. More information on the situation is expected to be released by Monday morning.