Massive explosion at French carnival in Villepinte.

A bonfire ceremony at a town carnival north of Paris, France, took a horrific turn on Saturday when a huge explosion sent debris hurtling into the crowd.  The dramatic moment was caught on video by those attending the “Yellow Carnaval” in Villepinte, as terrified people screamed and ran to safety.  Fire officials said that of the 18 people injured, five were hurt seriously, including a child.  “The structure was made of plywood, and when it was illuminated using gasoline, there was a blast,” a police official said.  “Sparks and pieces of wood were thrown, injuring several people.”  The person who lit the bonfire was thrown several feet by the blast!  The town’s mayor was among the injured.  Town officials said on Facebook that the injured were being cared for, adding that police and the Red Cross were on the scene.