California park closed due to discovery of explosive devices

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Police closed DeGarmo Park in Chico, California, on Sunday due to explosive devices found on the premises. 

Park visitors evacuated when police entered to follow up on a report. Police reported finding gas cans with “suspicious” writing on them throughout the park.

A bomb squad removed all of the devices from the park and it reopened just after 12 p.m. Pacific time.

“The park has been reopened, and there is no danger to the public,” the Chico Police Department said.

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No arrests have been made as of Sunday afternoon.

DeGarmo Park is a popular park in Chico, a small city 90 miles north of Sacramento. It boasts an obstacle course and hosts movie nights, among other public events.

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