Washington, DC, August 12, 2026 —

A portable electronic sex pump was mistaken for a suspicious device on Wednesday morning, prompting a response from the bomb squad near a firehouse in Washington D.C. The incident occurred when the item was discovered and its nature was not immediately clear, leading to safety protocols being initiated.

Details regarding the exact location or the specific firehouse involved were not immediately provided. The bomb squad was called to the scene to assess the object and ensure public safety. After an investigation, the device was identified as a personal electronic sex pump.

Further information about who discovered the item, how it came to be in the location, or the duration of the bomb squad’s presence was not disclosed. The event highlights how everyday objects, when out of context or unidentified, can trigger significant public safety responses.


Story summarized from the original created by Tyler.Thrasher@fox.com (Tyler Thrasher) on www.fox5dc.com, see more information here.

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