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“Homemade Fireworks Blamed in Garage Explosion”
July 16, 2007 - 5:21am
By STEPHEN MANNING
Associated Press Writer
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “CENTREVILLE, Va. (AP) - A man who was apparently trying to make fireworks caused an explosion in the garage of his northern Virginia home Sunday, authorities said.
Nobody was hurt in the explosion, which occurred before 1 p.m., or in the subsequent fire, which spread to the home, said Capt. Chris Schaff, a spokesman for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Schaff said the fire was not completely extinguished until about 5:30 p.m.
Mike Campbell, a spokesman for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said flash powder, which is used in fireworks, was found among the chemicals in the garage.
“It just appears he may have been wanting to make his own homemade fireworks,” Campbell said. “This is what happens when you do that.”
Schaff said there were a variety of dangerous chemicals, including fertilizer, stored in the garage and in a detached shed behind the house. He said local officials asked both ATF and the FBI to assist because of the nature of the chemicals.”