Two injured in explosion during bonfire in Northumberland

NORTHUMBERLAND — Two people were injured when a metal drum exploded during a bonfire on Saturday night, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to a call of a loud explosion about 8:40 p.m. on Starks Knob Road in the town, according to a news release the sheriff’s office issued Sunday morning.

An investigation determined several people were having a bonfire when at least one metal drum containing combustible material exploded, according to the release. Deputies said a preliminary investigation indicated that the people present at the bonfire did not know the drum was there…

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