Mass. man whose dog died in fireworks explosion to face charges

"The explosion happened on Sept. 2 just before 1 a.m. at 20 Sagamore Drive. Dartmouth police and fire received multiple 911 calls reporting the incident. When crews arrived, they saw heavy fire conditions and explosions coming from the home's garage, according to officials. The home's occupants had evacuated before first responders arrived. One resident who suffered burns was transported to a Rhode Island hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, according to police."

"Officials said three dogs were inside the home at the time of the explosion, and one was declared dead at the scene. There was no word on the condition of the surviving dogs. The State Police Bomb Squad, along with the Dartmouth Police Department, Dartmouth Fire District 1, and the State Police assigned to the State Fire Marshal's Office, worked together to investigate what caused the blast."

"Early findings suggest that fireworks and related materials stored in the garage were set off, triggering the explosions, according to investigators. Due to the severe damage, officials could not pinpoint the exact cause, but they believe the incident was accidental. Following the investigation, Dartmouth police sought a criminal complaint charging Ruiz in connection with the discovery of fireworks that contributed to the explosion and fire."

An explosion and fire occurred Sept. 2 just before 1 a.m. at 20 Sagamore Drive in Dartmouth after fireworks and related materials stored in a garage were set off. Dartmouth police and fire saw heavy fire and explosions on arrival; occupants had evacuated. One resident suffered burns and was taken to a Rhode Island hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Three dogs were inside; one was found dead. The State Police Bomb Squad and multiple local agencies investigated and, despite severe damage preventing precise cause determination, investigators believe the incident was accidental. A criminal complaint charging Kevin Ruiz was issued Sept. 18; arraignment Oct. 6.

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