Assistant Bridgeport Fire Chief Michael Caldaroni told The Associated Press the woman wanted to light a candle around 9:30 p.m. Thursday after a storm knocked out power to her house. She was holding the dynamite when it went off, the Connecticut Post reported.
One of her children called 911, and she was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, according to the newspaper.
No other injuries were reported.
Authorities told WTNH a second explosive was found in the woman's home. Officials evacuated the homes next to the woman's as a precaution and called the bomb squad to remove the device, according to the news station.
Authorities continue to investigate.
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