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Explosions To Rock Us Through Friday

The noise is coming from Camp Pendleton.

Live artillery and mortar fire on Camp Pendleton is being heard across Southwest Riverside County. The explosions are part of regular training that is scheduled on the base as follows:

Wednesday, July 18, 6 a.m. through midnight: Troops are firing mortar and artillery in the Whiskey/Zulu Impact areas on base.

Thursday, July 19, 6 a.m. through midnight: Expect to hear artillery fire in the Whiskey/Zulu Impact areas.

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Friday, July 20, 6 a.m. through midnight: Artillery fire will take place in the Whiskey/Zulu Impact areas.

Depending on atmospheric conditions, the noise may be heard up to 50 miles away.

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