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Possible explosive device found, detonated in Fort Pierce

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The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office says a possible explosive device was found in Fort Pierce Friday evening. 

Fort Pierce police received a call at 6:30 p.m. about a potentially explosive item found by kids at 1610 Delaware Avenue. 

Bomb Squad investigated the device they say was later detonated in open field. 

A second item was found, but didn't need to be detonated, officials said. 

No injuries have been reported. 

It's still unknown what kind of devices were found. 

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