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Eglin Air Force Base investigates dropped fuel tank in Niceville area

Eglin Air Force Base launched an investigation Tuesday after a military aircraft reportedly dropped its fuel tank in Niceville.

Jared Williams

Eglin Air Force Base officials are investigating after a military aircraft reportedly dropped a fuel tank Tuesday near the intersection of Nathey Avenue and Monette Street in Niceville.

There are no injuries reported and no known damage to property, according to base officials.

Edge Elementary School, located 650 yards east of the site, will resume classes as scheduled on Wednesday, January 8, following Christmas Break, according to the Okaloosa County School District.

No additional information about the circumstances of the incident has been released by Eglin Air Force Base at this time.

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