A 19-year-old in Michigan was fatally struck in the head by a canister projected into the air by a blast at a vaping distribution company. The incident involved a fire fueled by butane containers. Debris, including blades, flew into the air during the explosion, causing injuries and evacuations. The company had received a large shipment of butane containers recently.
Key Points
19-year-old fatally struck by canister in Michigan blast
Fire fueled by butane containers at vaping distribution company
Debris, blades flew into the air during explosion causing injuries
Evacuations and precautions taken by law enforcement
Company had recently received a large shipment of butane containers