The initial burst target was apparently the fuel tanks.
Purpose was to cause major explosion and crowd would move closer to the hotel and not be able to figure out the source of explosions / firing. Instead of knowing the approximate location fire came from people would be clueless and not sure where to go.
Sheriff today implied that they believe it was a conspiracy given the complexity and components.
Wow. With 50 pounds of tannerite I know where I would have parked my car if I was an evil SOB.
Jet fuel aint gonna go boom or catch fire with just rifle fire. I dont think the tannerite has the adden power jet fuel would take.
100 octane AVGAS on the other hand....