Pennsylvania Firefighter Killed In Hobby Explosion

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. - Police say a suburban Philadelphia firefighter killed in an explosion at his home was experimenting with homemade rocket fuel.

State police say 22-year-old James McGovern died in an explosion Saturday in his front yard in Kennett Square, Chester County.

Authorities say McGovern was experimenting with homemade fuel when he touched off what they called an "accidental catastrophic chemical explosion."

Investigators say the volunteer firefighter launched small rockets as a hobby.

Longwood Fire Chief Matt Ruoss told the Daily Local News of West Chester that McGovern was a member of the fire company and called him "one of the top responders last year."

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Information from: Daily Local News, http://www.dailylocal.com

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Permalink Reply by Patti Walz on November 15, 2010 at 3:26pm
My prayers go out to his family.
Permalink Reply by SHAFT on November 15, 2010 at 9:58pm
REST-IN-PEACE Brother!
Permalink Reply by Jessica Lynn on November 15, 2010 at 10:03pm
Such a shame to hear things like this cause all these men and women do is risk there life for others.
Permalink Reply by Kirk D. Baughman on November 15, 2010 at 10:13pm
my prayers for his family and friends. this tells you how bad homemade rocket fuel can be.

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