Maine
Camper explodes in Maine; investigators say it was detonated intentionally with Tannerite
A camper explosion near a home in central Maine on Monday is under investigation by state fire officials. And they say it was intentionally detonated.
Shortly after 2 p.m. Monday, the Stetson Fire Department responded to a report of an explosion and black smoke on Coboro Road.
Residents at the property had reportedly placed Tannerite, an explosive often used for target shooting, inside an old camper behind their house. They detonated the Tannerite, causing the camper to explode.
The blast triggered a fire that threatened nearby woods, but responding fire crews were able to extinguish it before it spread any further.
No injuries were reported.
Stetson firefighters were assisted by crews from the Levant, Carmel and Etna fire departments, along with Maine State Police and the Maine Forest Rangers. The State Fire Marshal’s Office also responded and is investigating the cause of the explosion.