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Burning of explosives-laden Calif. home delayed

Authorities need near perfect weather and only light winds to destroy the home

The Bismarck Tribune

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — A highly controlled burn of a California home found packed with the largest amount of homemade explosives found in one location in the United States has been delayed.

Authorities need near perfect weather and only light winds blowing away from the nearest city, San Diego, to destroy the home in the suburb of Escondido. It was planned for today but has been pushed to Thursday.

San Marcos Fire Chief Todd Newman says authorities made the decision after consulting Tuesday with meteorologists, hazardous material experts and air quality officials.

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