Home refining causes fires, explosions

Fire officials warn of dangers, consider new restrictions after incidents in Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Oregon

Phuong Le

Associated Press Writer

Trying to live green and beat high gasoline prices, some enterprising Americans are turning cooking oil into biodiesel in their garages. Problem is, some of these do-it-yourselfers are burning down the house. Fire officials around the country are warning of the dangers and considering new restricti....

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