Tannerite Was Used to Blow up Vehicle in Readfield, Officials Say

Group blew up a vehicle with Tannerite in a small Maine town

Under Maine law, it is legal to possess up to five pounds of binary target material, such as Tannerite, for sport shooting only.

Tannerite was used to blow up vehicle in Readfield, officials say

Maine State Fire Marshal's Office investigators determined a group of people shot at Tannerite that had been placed in the vehicle, causing the explosion.

Readfield vehicle explosion prompts investigation

The blast was the result of a group of people shooting at Tannerite placed in a car.

Vehicle blown up with Tannerite prompts investigation in Readfield

A group of people were shooting at the Tannerite that had been put inside the vehicle, according to state fire marshal's office.

State Fire Marshal's Office investigates vehicle blown up with Tannerite in Readfield

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating an explosion in Readfield.