Bombs heard in Burnet County due to Fort Hood testing
Earth-shaking booms could highlight mornings in Burnet County as Fort Hood conducts controlled bombing exercises throughout the coming days. Testing began on Monday, Dec. 15 and will take place daily from 8 a.m. to noon until Friday, Dec. 19.
The exercises include the testing of 500-pound munitions, dropped from B-52 Stratofortress aircraft in the Fort Hood area.
U.S. Army officials stated that residents in the areas surrounding the fort may continue to hear aircraft noise during the training period, which will take place in a secure area away from local communities that should not affect safety.
“Fort Hood officials emphasize that all operations are carefully planned and coordinated to ensure the safety of service members and the surrounding community,” reads an excerpt from a U.S. Army media release issued on Monday.
According to a Facebook post made by Northeast Burnet County Fire Rescue on Monday, the testing could be felt near Bertram, which is about 32 miles away from Fort Hood.
Residents of the affected area are encouraged to report any unexploded ordnance to 911 or the Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services at 254-287-4001.