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Homeowner burned after fireworks attached to lawnmower explode

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Homeowner burned after fireworks attached to lawnmower explode
A homeowner in Randolph was sent to the hospital after fireworks attached to their lawnmower exploded.Vermont State Police say they received a report that on July 23, a homeowner on Crocker Street reported that someone had attached fireworks and matches to the exhaust of their lawnmower while the homeowner was out. The homeowner didn't notice what happened and while mowing the yard, the fireworks exploded, burning them and sending them to the hospital.The exact date of when the fireworks were attached to the lawnmower is unknown, however, police say it could have happened any time within the two weeks leading up to the incident.Anyone with information is asked to contact Vermont State Police.

A homeowner in Randolph was sent to the hospital after fireworks attached to their lawnmower exploded.

Vermont State Police say they received a report that on July 23, a homeowner on Crocker Street reported that someone had attached fireworks and matches to the exhaust of their lawnmower while the homeowner was out.

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The homeowner didn't notice what happened and while mowing the yard, the fireworks exploded, burning them and sending them to the hospital.

The exact date of when the fireworks were attached to the lawnmower is unknown, however, police say it could have happened any time within the two weeks leading up to the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Vermont State Police.