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Homemade fireworks result in explosion, arrest

Syracuse Police said a fire and an explosion at an apartment complex over the weekend were caused by a 38-year-old male resident attempting to make fireworks. The police reported that Scott Dimond apparently miscalculated some chemicals, which resulted in an explosion at the Vinette Towers at 947 Pond St.

Dimond was left with burns on half of his body. The apartment was damaged as well. He has been charged with arson, assault, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and criminal possession of a weapon.