ASHEVILLE, N.C. —

The Asheville Police Department's Hazardous Disposal Team were recently called after a woman discovered a vintage smoke grenade in her home.

Officers removed an AN-M8 HC smoke grenade from the home and ensured it was handled with safety.

Asheville Police Department

If used in a dry area, the M8 poses a risk of starting a fire as the grenade has a burn time of at least 105 seconds. The M8, which was developed in the 1940s and used through the 1990s, is also toxic as the grenade produces hydrochloric fumes when ignited, according to the U.S. National Research Council.

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