MONROE, N.C. — One man is hurt after ammunition stored in an oven caused an explosion in Monroe Sunday, according to police.
The fire happened around 6:30 p.m. at an apartment on Miller Street.
Officials determined 14 rifle bullets, seven broken shell casings and one rifle magazine spring were located inside the oven of the apartment.
They say the caller turned the oven on to cook biscuits when a small explosion occurred.
The man only hurt his finger in the fire.
Channel 9 is asking if he will face charges.
No further details have been made available.
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