HELSINKI, July 10- More than 2,000 residents were evacuated in central Finland on Wednesday morning as a container in the nearby gunpowder plant was said to be in danger, Finnish media reported.The waste container, where smoking was seen arising, was situated in the compound of Eurenco Vihtavuori gunpowder plant in Lautaa, a small town in central Finland, said Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE.
The local rescue department posted a warning notice on YLE's website that an explosion could possibly happen at any time.
The police took some precautionary measures, including evacuation of the local residents, as well as restriction of traffic and closure of several roads passing through the dangerous area.
