Japan Today
Flashlight explodes in Japanese traveler's bag, shutting LA airport
Reuters
Security Scare Shuts Los Angeles Airport
A separate incident about 30 minutes later shut down the airport's busy international terminal when a plastic flashlight exploded in the bag of
a Japanese tourist about to board a Korean Air flight for Tokyo, Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn told a news conference.
Police Chief Bill Bratton added the batteries in the flashlight apparently malfunctioned, causing a small explosion. Eight workers, including five with the Transportation Security Administration and three baggage handlers were taken to the hospital for treatment for minor injuries, Hahn said.
Here's one of the links from last time round:
OMIYAGE bomber FIRED
In other news... I drove past a completely exploded tonkatsu storefront in Tokyo this afternoon. Quite a sight. Never seen so many damn Tokyo Gas vehicles or police cars in one place before. I haven't found any English links yet, but if I do I'll post it with the headline "Baku-Katsu", promise.
