Firefighters Dodge Bullets from Exploding Ammunition in Newport Beach House Fire

A fire broke out in a single-family house in Newport Beach today, and although ammunition in the home exploded while firefighters battled the flames, no one was injured, authorities said.

The blaze was reported at 2:57 p.m. in the 100 block of Via Koron, a fire department dispatcher said.

Nine units responded and had the fire out by 3:30 p.m., according to the dispatcher.

Costa Mesa Fire Department units assisted in fighting the fire, which was complicated by exploding ammunition stored in the home, officials said.

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