By John Smith • Published: 02 Apr 2017 • 9:09
The moment of the explosion
A CARNIVAL in Villepinte France, near Paris ended in tragedy when a bonfire exploded for no apparent reason as it was being lit and at least 18 people were injured, some of them seriously including a mother and child and the local mayor.
Videos on social media show the actual explosion and whilst an investigation into the reason for the sudden and dramatic conflagration is to be undertaken, one suggestion is that the liberal use of petro to ignite the bonfire may have been the cause.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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