Bomb squad called for homemade fireworks

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By BakersfieldNow.com Staff

Summary

Two kids were detained and the Kern County Sheriff's Office bomb squad responded after Kentucky Street residents say they heard about five loud bangs that may have come from homemade fireworks.

Story Created: Dec 23, 2008 at 7:15 PM PDT

Story Updated: Dec 23, 2008 at 7:42 PM PDT

Bomb squad called for homemade fireworks
Two kids were detained by the Kern County Sheriff's Office after neighbors say they heard about five loud bangs that may have come from homemade fireworks.

The sheriff's bomb squad responded about 5:15 p.m. to the 2800 block of Kentucky Street in east Bakersfield. Authorities shut down the street for more than an hour before taking away a small box that they said contained hazardous materials.

The alleged perpetrators are ages 10 and 12, according to sheriff's officials. The kids were questioned and appeared to be released into their parents' custody.

No injuries were reported.