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Pipe bomb explodes in garbage can on Fairfield trail

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FAIRFIELD — Fairfield police said a pipe bomb detonated along the Linear Park Trail on Monday.

A pipe bomb had been placed by an unknown individual inside a cement garbage can on the trail near the Suisun Fairfield Cemetery and detonated, the Fairfield Police Department said. 

No injuries occurred in the explosion, which happened around 1:15 p.m., police said. The only damage recorded was to the garbage can's lid. 

Fairfield police said an active search is underway for the person responsible.

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