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Update 5:30 p.m. The freeway is now reopened. Authorities used a robot to detonate six explosive devices, Incident Page Network reports. More details at 10 News: http://www.10news.com/news/25843031/detail.html
Update 11:45 a.m.: Closure was delayed but the highway is now closed as of 11:21 a.m. in the southbound direction only. Authorities have decided to leave the northbound lanes open.
Explosives have been found in a home in the 1900 block of Via Scott, where homeowner George Jakubek has been arrested. A gardener, Mario Garcia, was seriously injured yesterday when an explosive went off, damaging his foot. Several homes in the neighborhood have also been evacuated as the investigation continues.
November 19, 2010 (Escondido) -- ECM news Partner Channel 10 reports that discovery of explosives at an Escondido home will result in a shut down of both sides of Interstate 15 from 9 a.m. to noon today (Friday).
The closure will take place from El Norte Parkway to Centre City Parkway, as part of a continuing investigation. Authorities said detours would be in place.
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