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Loud 'explosion-like' sound heard in Asheboro

If you heard several loud booms around Asheboro, here is why.

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ASHEBORO, N.C. — The Westside Fire and Rescue says it was someone shooting Tannerite targets on their property in the Dave's Mountain area. The explosives are used in firearms practice.

Residents all the way in Liberty said they heard the boom as well.

There was no threat to the community.

Did you hear the loud boom? Westside units responded to the Dave’s Mountain area in reference to multiple reports of...
Posted by Westside Fire & Rescue on Sunday, April 16, 2023

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