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New Jersey Firefighter Injured at Pep Rally Explosion
VINELAND, N.J. - An annual pep rally at a southern New Jersey high school nearly turned tragic when a bonfire exploded, scattering numerous wood pallets. But only one minor injury was reported in Wednesday night's incident at Vineland High School, which has been labeled suspicious.
It was not immediately clear what caused the blast, which occurred around 6:30 p.m., shortly after the bonfire was lit.
Students had put together the pallets for the bonfire — with adult supervision — and members of the Vineland Fire Department were on scene as a precaution, authorities said. One firefighter was struck in the back of his leg by flying debris, but sustained only minor injuries and was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
The pep rally — meant to energize fans for Vineland's annual Thanksgiving Day football game with archrival Millville High School — continued after the blast, although it was moved to a site off-campus.
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It was not immediately clear what caused the blast, which occurred around 6:30 p.m., shortly after the bonfire was lit.
Students had put together the pallets for the bonfire — with adult supervision — and members of the Vineland Fire Department were on scene as a precaution, authorities said. One firefighter was struck in the back of his leg by flying debris, but sustained only minor injuries and was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
The pep rally — meant to energize fans for Vineland's annual Thanksgiving Day football game with archrival Millville High School — continued after the blast, although it was moved to a site off-campus.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Permalink Reply by Paul Dudan on
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This is why we gather most of the fuel and supervise the construction of the bonfire at the local school.
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Permalink Reply by Tom Wheland on
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Someone probably tossed in a M80 or something.
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