Videos show controlled detonation of decades-old dynamite in Holladay home

Photos and videos have been released after Unified Fire Authority detonated "ancient dynamite" on April 24, 2024, that was found inside a Holladay home. They said detonation was the chosen method of disposal due to the nature of the explosives, the improper way in which they were stored, and their age; the explosives estimated to be between 60 to 80 years old.ahead of the controlled detonation, which took place at approximately 4 a.m. on April 24.

According to UFA, the home had belonged to a woman whose husband recently died. In about 1983, her husbandUFA Capt. Tony Barker told 2News that the dynamite had been in the family's possession for "generations and generations."Officials added that the collection seemed to be a hobby of the homeowner — "a very uncommon hobby and a very unsafe hobby unless you really know what you're doing.

They said his wife was unaware of the dynamite's presence in their home and reached out for help after discovering it.about who was responsible for covering those costs.

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