Reports are coming in this morning that Six Flags America in Bowie, MD had received a bomb threat according to officials with the park.
Prince Georges fire are also on scene of a suspicious package at Six Flags America according to official with Prince Georges Fire Department..
Bomb technicians are currently investigating an package that “appeared to be out of place,” which was found after the threat was received, according to Mark Brady with the Prince George’s County Fire Department. The park is currently Closed.
PGFD is on location at @SixFlagsDC as we investigate a suspicious package in park after a threat was received. Park is closed for now
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) July 13, 2016
UPDATE 3PM: Six Flags America in Maryland says park has been cleared by authorities following bomb threat and is now open until 8 pm.
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