An unintentional homemade rocket

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - November 19, 2010

A Portland, Oregon, woman unintentionally created a rocket by heating a can of spray paint in her oven.

The can exploded, shooting through the oven door and kitchen ceiling.

Firefighters found the smoldering can in the attic.

A local television station reports that firefighters reminded her to read the safety label.

The label warns against heating pressurized products.

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