| Ellie Fellers, Special to the Sun Journal |
NEW GLOUCESTER — Fire and Rescue Chief Toby Martin told selectmen Monday evening that a series of loud explosions heard in several areas of town Saturday night was caused by a chemical mix often used in movie stunts.
From 30 to 50 residents called 911 to report loud explosions on Penny, Gloucester Hill, Morse and Woodman roads. He said the cause was tannerite, a mixture of ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder generally used during long-arm rifle discharges at shooting ranges.
