Testing At Aberdeen Proving Ground Causes Loud Booms In Harford, Baltimore County
ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) -- Firing at Aberdeen Proving Ground is responsible for the booming sounds being heard in Harford County and east Baltimore County.
Officials said they had daytime and nighttime firing scheduled from around 7 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Residents can contact the U.S. Army facility to be notified in advance of future tests.
TESTING NOTIFICATION: APG has daytime and nighttime firing scheduled today from approximately 7:00am to 11:59pm. Noise...
Posted by Aberdeen Proving Ground on Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Police said they were contacted by multiple residents about the boom.
Did you hear that? We've received some calls & emails asking about "a big boom sound" that many people reported hearing in Eastern Baltimore County. #BCoPD has confirmed the noise originated from APG (Aberdeen Proving Ground). pic.twitter.com/zzYezjo1lu
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) August 4, 2021