That's an interesting point: maybe he was in the SUV when the fireworks ignited, and was aghast to find that he was still alive?
But after thinking about it, I think I was wrong about him chickening out -- at least at that moment. Why would he have installed a crude alarm clock when he could just push the button?
Probably screamed Allah Achmed and hit the button and the place filled w/smoke. String him up by his shorties and then start the torturing.
Pray for America