Loud boom in Webster was bunker at Camp Minden

Published On: Oct 16 2012 08:22:20 AM CDT   Updated On: Oct 16 2012 03:45:27 PM CDT
WEBSTER PARISH, La. -

Webster Parish authorities are confirming that Monday night's loud boom was a bunker at a Camp Minden business called Explo that exploded.
Chief Deputy Bobby Igo says the bunker did exactly what it was designed to do in such an event. KTBS 3 News has learned that the explosion was self-contained. Nobody was injured.
Right now, Bossier firefighters are on scene putting out a few "hot spots."
 Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton says Explo has had some explosions in the past.
KTBS 3 News has learned that residents are expected to be compensated for damages.
People with structural damage, minor and major, will be provided with a contact person from Explo.
 Sheriff Gary Sexton says you will be able to make a damage and personal claim report.
The investigation is ongoing, the sheriff's office is turning the situation over to Louisiana State Police Troop G.
A press conference with full details was scheduled for 9 a.m. but was later postponed and then cancelled.
Explo was not immediately available for comment.