CNN's New York offices were evacuated Thursday night after a
bomb threat, but no explosive was found and police later gave the all
clear, the network said.
The roughly
90 minute drama recalled a similar evacuation in October after an
explosive device was discovered at CNN's New York headquarters.
Fire
alarm bells rang inside the newsroom to signal an evacuation shortly
after 10:30 pm, CNN said on its website, as the network went to
pre-taped programing.
An hour later the network was broadcasting from Skype.
"People
just tuning in wondering why you're seeing me on Skype, why there's
such technical difficulties, it's because we have been taken off the air
because a bomb threat was called in to CNN," said host Don Lemon.
"We were evacuated and we know as much as you do."
"Due
to a police investigation at Columbus Circle, West 58th Street between
8th and 9th Avenue is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic," the New
York Police Department tweeted, referring to the address of the news
organization's offices. "Please avoid this area. Update to follow."
Around midnight, CNN said police had given the all clear for people to go back into the building.
The bureau was previously evacuated in October after a package with an explosive device was discovered.
CNN was targeted amid a wave of pipe bombs sent to opponents of President Donald Trump.
A
Florida man named Cesar Sayoc was arrested for allegedly sending them
and was indicted on 30 federal counts. He faces up to life in prison if
convicted.
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