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Shelter-in-place lifted at Peterson Space Force Base Thursday evening

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A shelter-in-place has been lifted at Peterson Space Force Base (SFB) Thursday evening, according to their public affairs department.

You can read a statement from Public Affairs at Peterson SFB below:

"At approximately 6:46 p.m. today, a Shelter in Place order was implemented on Peterson Space Force Base as a precautionary measure in response to a potential security concern. Base first responders acted quickly and appropriately, increasing security measures to ensure the safety of personnel. The shelter-in-place has since been lifted. There is no known ongoing threat at this time."
Peterson Space Force Base

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