Explosion rocks Canyon Country apartment building

An explosion was reported Wednesday afternoon by residence of the Mountain View apartment complex located near Sierra Highway.

One person set off fireworks in the bathroom of the apartment and as a result was sent to the hospital with burns. The Mountain View complex was immediately evacuated said Los Angeles County Fire Department Inspector Quvondo Johnson.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department Hazardous Materials Squad and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Arson Explosives personnel are still investigating the scene.

Residents will be allowed to return to their homes once the area has been rendered safe.