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MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. - The Brevard County Bomb Squad spent hours Tuesday working to safely remove a grenade found in the aftermath of a fire at a Merritt Island storage facility.

What we know:

A fire erupted late Tuesday afternoon at a Merritt Island storage facility just south of Merritt Square Mall, sending thick black smoke into the air.

Firefighters broke through garage doors to reach multiple burning units filled with personal items. During firefighting efforts, crews discovered a grenade inside the facility, prompting the Brevard County Bomb Squad to respond.

Technicians used a robot to search through the damaged debris to locate the device while authorities moved spectators and media farther away for safety.

What we don't know:

Officials have not said how the gren

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