Circle School Evacuated After Bomb Threat

Circle Schools were evacuated and surrounding streets blocked off on Monday, Oct. 26, while emergency services responded to investigate a bomb threat at the school. Following a thorough search of Circle Schools, no bomb was found.

“There is no danger to the public,” said a Facebook post from the Mc-Cone County Sheriff’s Office late Monday afternoon.

“Earlier today, a possible bomb threat was reported at Circle Redwater School, causing the school to evacuate the students. Law enforcement and Fire notified surrounding businesses and residents about the threat. After a thorough search, the school has been cleared. Law enforcement still has control of the scene. Access to the school is limited to the school staff and law enforcement at this time,” the post reported.

Agencies responding included the McCone Sheriff’s Office, McCone County 911, McCone County Volunteer Fire Department, Redwater Valley Ambulance, Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Glendive Police Department, Prairie County Sheriff’s Office, Montana State Highway Patrol, Montana Carrier Services, Garfield County Fire Department, West Glendive Fire Department, Prairie County Fire (on standby) and Prairie County DES who brought their mobile command trailer.