Explosion Rocks Fullerton, Suspect Loses Fingers In Blast

FULLERTON, CA — An improvised explosive device exploded nearby a Denny's Restaurant at South Harbor Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue, police said. The Orange County Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad located a second explosive device at the scene and have rendered it safe, they said.

At approximately 9 a.m., a suspect was allegedly holding a "pipe bomb" that "exploded on his arm and face," Patch has learned. There were no other victims in that incident, though the Denny's and other nearby businesses were evacuated.

Fullerton police were called to the 1100 block of South Harbor Boulevard and found the victim with severe injuries, Fullerton police Lt. Jon Radus said.

An ambulance transported the man to a hospital where he was expected to survive his injuries, which may include missing fingers.

The OCSD Bomb Squad has rendered the area safe, and charges will be sought against the injured suspect, Radus said.

"The blast happened in a parking lot, so there was no damage to buildings or any other injuries," Radus said.

Harbor Boulevard was expected to reopen to traffic around noon, Friday.

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