06/08/2010 According to a preliminary investigation into the large explosion that rocked the Nosler plant last week, a rifle fired in an underground test tunnel set off the fire that sparked the explosion. As reported by MyCentralOregon.com Fire officials told KTVZ-TV on Saturday the rifle was being tested at Nosler Inc. by an employee in a concrete underground firing range used for ballistics testing. A host of local, state and federal agencies wrapped up their investigation at the scene on Saturday and the building was released to the company. Nosler officials also released a revised estimated value of $2.8 million for the building and $12.9 million for the contents on Saturday but said its insurance company was not ready to release a damage estimate. No serious injuries were reported in the Wednesday fire and explosion.
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