Tannerite triggers 46,000 acre fire

[Indy-Mike]

Exploding target pegged as trigger for 46,000-acre Sawmill Fire | Local news | tucson.com

 

[HubertGummer]

Oops.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I didn't think those generated enough heat to burn things like dry grass? Though being a jackwagon and adding gasoline to the mix for a fireball would do it.

 

[LarryC]

Sounds like someone is in real trouble! However, makes you wonder why the fire wasn't put out quickly if it was reported right after it started. I would think it could have been controlled and eliminated if the right resources were used at the start...

 

[Indy-Mike]

300 acres on fire when they arrived and winds gusting to 40 mph.

 

[DanVoils]

I didn't think those generated enough heat to burn things like dry grass? Though being a jackwagon and adding gasoline to the mix for a fireball would do it.

I've recorded some slow motion footage of tannerite explosions and they do generate some flame but I agree not enough to start a fire. Especially if there is a strong breeze. The amount of heat just isn't there. But add some diesel fuel or gasoline for a larger fireball and you are asking for trouble.

 

[Vigilant]

Bubbas doing the bubba thing, not long now before it's gone!

ETA: After reading, seems as if it was a Border Patrol Agent doing some illegal off duty shooting?

 

[t-squared]

Bubbas doing the bubba thing, not long now before it's gone!

Two choices....police ourselves or have someone else do it.....