MASSILLON, Ohio (WJW) – The Massillon Police Department is warning residents after a deadly garage explosion that happened in the city last week.
On Friday, firefighters responded to the explosion in the 200 block of 17th Street just after 3 p.m. Massillon Fire Chief Matt Heck told FOX 8 at the time that one person died in the explosion.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded to the incident, which left several nearby homes with minor damages.
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The fire chief said an investigation could take months, but evidence revealed that modified or disassembled fireworks may have been involved in the explosion, Massillon police confirmed in a Sunday update…