Kiryas joel, NY - Suspicious Package Found Smoking

KIRYAS JOEL – Emergency responders are examining a small device found in front of 303 Forest Road in the Village of Kiryas Joel late Tuesday afternoon. Village Public Safety and Fire Department personnel are on the scene along with State Police.

When discovered, smoke was emanating from the box that was wrapped in duct tape with wires sticking out.

Public Service Director Moses Witriol said the scene is secure and everything is under control. A bomb squad may be brought in to further examine the device.

**UPDATE**
The device found smoking on the side of the road in the Village of Kiryas Joel has been identified as a firework wrapped in duct tape according to a local public safety director.