Las Vegas Man Uncovers Dynamite During Goodsprings Restoration

Authorities called in to safely remove explosives from historic mining town property.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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A Las Vegas resident working to restore the historic mining town of Goodsprings, Nevada discovered 50 sticks of active dynamite while cleaning out a shed on his property. The discovery prompted authorities to be called in to safely remove the explosives.

Why it matters

Goodsprings is an iconic Nevada mining town with a rich history dating back to the late 1800s. The discovery of active dynamite on a private restoration project highlights the potential dangers of working on historic properties and the importance of proper safety protocols when dealing with hazardous materials.

The details

The man, who was not named in reports, was in the process of restoring buildings and infrastructure in the town of Goodsprings when he came across the 50 sticks of dynamite in an old shed on his property. Authorities were immediately called to the scene and the explosives were safely removed and disposed of.

  • On February 15, 2026, the man discovered the dynamite while cleaning out the shed.
  • On February 16, 2026, authorities were called in to remove the explosives from the Goodsprings property.

The players

Goodsprings

An historic mining town in Nevada with origins dating back to the late 1800s.

Las Vegas Resident

An unnamed individual working to restore buildings and infrastructure in the town of Goodsprings.

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What’s next

Authorities will continue to investigate the source and history of the dynamite found on the Goodsprings property.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of exercising extreme caution when restoring or working on historic properties, as hazardous materials may be present that require professional handling and disposal.