Mythbusters Accidentally Bust Windows In Nearby Town

Thelasko writes "In an effort to knock Buster's socks off, the Mythbusters accidentally created an explosion so large it shattered windows in a small town over a mile from the blast site. The Mythbusters had the broken windows replaced the very same day. The Esparto, California fire chief says that several firefighters were on hand for the blast, but he didn't notify residents because, 'Mythbusters is supposed to be a really popular show. Everybody would have been out there. We would have had to cancel it because it would have been too dangerous.'"

Comments

Re:wow

[nurb432]

Depends on what you consider 'near'.

If normal precautions and notices take place, then all laws have been followed.

Accidents do happen, you need to calm down.

Re:downhill since Smash Lab

[berend botje]

Kari's rack is just fine as is, thank you very much.

Though I much prefer that cool blond girl they had on the show.

Re:Selective Terrorism?

[chaidawg]

They actually hire licensed munitions and demolitions experts for the blowing stuff up - Usually former FBI

Re:Not anticipated?? Hardly.

[Thelasko]

What, did EVERYONE (including Fire Marshall Bill) forget to bring their handy dandy bomb-squad approved $10 calculator with them that day?

I'm guessing they underestimated the burn rate of the explosives. This is probably due to the high variability in quality of ammonium nitrate. They may have done the calculations for agricultural grade ammonium nitrate, and used another.