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Suspicious Bomb Threat Prompts Partial Evacuation at Fullerton Hospital

At approximately 5:07 pm on November 13, 2025, the Fullerton Police Communications Center received a call from Providence St. Jude Medical Center reporting a suspicious phone call claiming there was a bomb inside the Emergency Room.

Officers immediately responded and began investigating the incident, which included a partial evacuation of the Emergency Room as a precaution.

The Fullerton Police Department deployed multiple resources to the hospital, including outside agencies and the use of explosives-detection canines, to conduct a thorough search of the facility. Officers worked closely with hospital administrators to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

No explosive devices were located in the hospital.

This incident remains under active investigation as detectives work to identify the source of the threatening call.


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