Porta-Potty Blast in Forest Hill Under Investigation: Fire Marshal

The Office of the State Fire Marshal says it is investigating a blast at a porta-potty in a Harford County park.

A local resident notified authorities that there was a blast at Friends Park on East Jarrettsville Road at 4:56 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, according to the fire marshal.

Investigators determined that fireworks had been set off inside a portable restroom, the fire marshal reported.

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Four firefighters from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company responded, according to the report. The Office of the State Fire Marshal remained at the scene for approximately 90 minutes conducting a post-blast investigation, the report said.

According to the fire marshal, illegal fireworks were detonated inside a park porta-potty, causing $1,000 in damage. The portable toilet was owned by United Site Services, the fire marshal reported.

Anyone with information may contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 410-996-2793.

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