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 Bottle Bombs Found on Lawns and in Mailboxes Pose DangerThe Halton Hills Fire Department wants to make the public aware of recent incidences involving home made explosive devices that have occurred in the United States and most recently in Ontario. Although none of these devices have surfaced in Halton Hills, there is the possibility that they could. These devices have the potential to directly affect the safety of homeowners as well as the safety of their children. These bottle bombs have surfaced in several areas on front lawns and in mailboxes. Police have determined they are Works Bombs. A Works Bomb is Drano and Tin Foil mixed together in a bottle. The chemical reaction between the Drano and Tin Foil, when the contents are mixed, results in a violent build up of gases and subsequently detonates the bottle with a great amount of force. The chemical substance released is actually a boiling liquid. The amount of force generated at the time of explosion is enough to sever fingers and also deliver severe chemical burns. A number of these homemade plastic bottle bombs have been reportedly used to blow up rural mailboxes in the US and it is suspected this trend is now occurring in Ontario. Residents are reminded to, think safety first. If you find a suspicious bottle, examine it carefully but don’t touch it, especially if it shows signs of swelling or melting. Rural mailbox owners are requested to carefully check their mailboxes prior to retrieving their mail. If anything appears suspicious call the Police. The fire department is asking residents to educate your children on the dangers and consequences of experimenting with or making these devices. It has become popular with the youth in the past few years, to do this as a prank. Not only could this be deadly to the maker or the victim, but making one of these devices is against the law. For further information contact: Doug Andrews Captain, Public Education Halton Hills Fire Department (905) 873-2601 Ext. 2209 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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