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Here's why LAFD detonated explosives found in Pacoima home

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san fernando valleyMarch 22, 2025 8:30 am

Here's why LAFD detonated explosives found in Pacoima home

An LAFD assistant chief shares why the department decided to get rid of explosives found in a Pacoima home by detonating it. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

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