Testing At Aberdeen Proving Ground Causes Loud Booms In Harford, Baltimore County

ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — Firing astatine Aberdeen Proving Ground is liable for the booming sounds being heard successful Harford County and eastbound Baltimore County.

Officials said they had daytime and nighttime firing scheduled from astir 7 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.

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Residents tin interaction the U.S. Army installation to beryllium notified successful beforehand of aboriginal tests.

Police said they were contacted by aggregate residents astir the boom.

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Did you perceive that? We've received immoderate calls & emails asking astir "a large roar sound" that galore radical reported proceeding successful Eastern Baltimore County. #BCoPD has confirmed the sound originated from APG (Aberdeen Proving Ground). pic.twitter.com/zzYezjo1lu

— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) August 4, 2021

CBS Baltimore Staff