CLEWISTON, FL. -- At approximately 5:00pm, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an explosion at the Holiday Inn Express located at 1024 W Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston.
It was discovered while a man was working inside the back of his vehicle, an explosion occurred. There was only one injured person and he was transported for medical care.
During the investigation into the explosion, Fire Personnel discovered a small amount of explosives that appeared to be unstable. Collier County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded to assist with the disposal of the items.
The area from San Luis to Berner Road and south to Ventura to Sagamore will temporarily be closed while crews dispose of the undetonated devises.
Fire Commander Travis Reese noted, “it is important for residents in the area to know they may hear a loud explosion”. Reese went on to say “this is a controlled explosion and the public is not in danger.
UPDATE: The victim was an employee of a fire suppression and fire safety company and was inventorying his supplies, which apparently included detonators which exploded and caused serious burns. The blast area was said to spread out about 150 feet from his truck. No one was in the area at the time but a hotel camera caught the explosion incident, showing the man was blown back from the truck and removed his shirt before going inside for help.
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