Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Teenagers Arrested After Dangerous Fire Stunt
Two teenage boys in Sydney did a dangerous trick with an aerosol can near train tracks.
It exploded and made a big fireball, but no one got hurt.
The police caught them quickly.
They are in trouble for doing something so risky.
One boy has to stay in jail until next year, and the other has to come back to court soon.
People are worried about kids doing dangerous things just to get attention on the internet.
Two teenage boys caused a fireball explosion near rail tracks in Sydney’s CBD using an aerosol can.
The incident occurred around 7:30 pm on George Street, sparking panic but resulting in no injuries or property damage.
Police arrested the 17-year-old and 14-year-old boys shortly after the explosion, charging them with serious offenses related to explosives.
The older teenager was remanded in custody until January 19, 2026, while the younger boy was granted conditional bail and must reappear in court on Monday (15 December 2025).
The incident has raised concerns about the trend of dangerous stunts by youth seeking online attention.
- Who
- Two teenage boys, aged 17 and 14
- What
- A reckless stunt involving an aerosol can explosion near rail tracks
- When
- 7:30 pm on Wednesday
- Where
- George Street, Sydney’s CBD
- Why
- To create a dramatic fireball, allegedly for online attention
- Location
- George Street, Sydney’s CBD
- Time of Incident
- 7:30 pm on Wednesday
- Cause of Explosion
- Detonation of an aerosol can
- Charges
- Possession, supply, or making an explosive for an unlawful purpose
- Arrested Individuals
- 17-year-old and 14-year-old boys
- Court Appearance
- Thursday (11 December 2025) for both, with the younger boy re-appearing on Monday (15 December 2025)
- Remand Details
- Older teenager remanded until January 19, 2026; younger boy on conditional bail