Officials lit a controlled burn at the site of a home explosion in Pacoima, and wild video captured by KTLA shows the moment flames hit more explosives and sent a massive fireball into the night sky.
The original explosion in the 13500 block of Remington Street occurred around 9 a.m. Thursday and left a 24-year-old man in critical condition. Assistant Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Guy Tomlinson told KTLA 5’s Carlos Herrera on Saturday morning that the man remains in critical condition with burns to 50% of his body.
According to the LAFD, the explosion was likely caused by the manufacturing of fireworks by the 24-year-old man. He is expected to face numerous charges if he recovers.
A total of 63 homes were under mandatory evacuation orders , although the orders were set to be lifted for most by 5 p.m. Saturday. Remick Street between Gain and Remington streets will remain restricted for an undetermined amount of time…