MIAMI (WSVN) - The tax collector’s office in downtown Miami was briefly evacuated following the discovery of a firework on the second floor of the building.

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of the threat at 200 NW 2nd Ave., just after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Responding deputies immediately jumped into action and began to evacuate the building.

Officials said a commercial-grade firework was left behind on the counter.

7News cameras captured a large crowd outside the building as onlookers eagerly awaited more information and clearance from the authorities.

A short while after, officials gave the all clear for normal operations, and people were allowed to reenter the building.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Unit also responded to the scene

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