Man's Gun Explodes in Oven While Wife Bakes Pizza
A 23-year-old resident of Ashdod, Israel, hid his personal handgun inside the oven in his home. His wife, unaware of the weapon's presence, turned on the oven to bake a pizza. During the heating process, both the gun and its ammunition exploded.
The explosions were initially mistaken for gunfire, prompting police to respond to the scene. Upon arrival, officers discovered the source of the noise was the detonated firearm and ammunition left inside the oven. The man possesses a valid firearms license until 2027. Ashdod police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, though no criminal wrongdoing is suspected.
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