Cedar Rapids man arrested for setting fire that caused explosion in Greene Square Park

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (IOWA’S NEWS NOW) — A Cedar Rapids man has been arrested and charged with arson after a fire and explosion at Greene Square Park.

Police say Damien Brummet was seen on security video lighting cloth inside a trash can at the park just before midnight on Sept. 16.

Investigators say Brummet used alcohol wipes to start the fire and spray paint cans to make the fire grow bigger. He then threw a can into the flames, causing it to explode, shoot sparks, and spray burning debris…

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