Clinton Township, Michigan – A building explosion in Clinton Township on Monday night resulted in debris flying as far as 2 miles away. The building, which housed Goo and Select Distributors at 15 Mile and Groesbeck, caught fire, leading to multiple explosions that sent debris flying. Tragically, a 19-year-old man was killed when struck by a canister about a ¼ mile away from the building.
Firefighters faced challenges fighting the flames due to the ongoing explosions when they arrived at the scene. Once the explosions ceased on Monday night, they could begin extinguishing the flames, which continued into Tuesday. Investigators are unable to access the blast site until firefighters clear it and ensure it is no longer igniting.
Authorities revealed that the building housed illegally stored butane and nitrous oxide, which were ignited by the fire. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives will assist in the investigation. Gas canisters shot out of the building, with debris landing up to 2 miles away.
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