Inflammable chemicals were recovered from the outbuildings and a vehicle.
Explosive chemicals were recovered from the outbuildings and a vehicle. They seem to be suitable for producing commercial-grade fireworks.Allie Ippolito / Staff Photographer / Allie Ippolito / Staff PhotograpThe house explosion in South Jersey that killed four people earlier this month appears to have been caused by explosive chemicals inside the residence, police said Tuesday.
Two girls, ages 1 and 16, were rescued by civilians and rushed to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with severe burns.could not determine what had sparked the incident, the department released a list of explosive chemicals and items that were found in a vehicle and outbuildings, including potassium nitrate, aerial shells, quick matches, and hobby fuse. All the items recovered are suitable for producing fireworks.
As the investigation is ongoing, police did not disclose if they believe the explosion was accidental or intentional. They also did not comment on how the chemicals got to the residence. The police department is investigating along with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and Atlantic County Bomb Squad.
Meanwhile, the two girls rescued from the fire seem to be recovering, said Matthew DeCesari, chief of the Franklin Township Police Department. The toddler is in the hospital in critical but stable condition. “The 16-year-old was doing better and possibly will be released today or tomorrow,” DeCesari said.
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