Approximately 100 sticks of dynamite were found in a home near the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center Thursday afternoon.

Just after noon, a resident who was cleaning their home off Wells Ave. called police saying they found a box of explosives in their basement.

The consolidate bomb squad was called to the scene and found roughly 100 sticks of dynamite. Nearby residents were evacuated as a precautionary safety measure.

Wells Ave. was temporarily shut down between Sadleir Way and Winston Drive while crews cleared the scene.

Authorities said there is no threat to the public and the dynamite was taken from the scene by bomb technicians and will be destroyed.