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This bit "Mr Embry said he started to panic and drove himself to a local elementary school where his wife work so she could take pictures of his injuries." is suspicious, IMO.
Most people who supposedly had something explode 'in' their ear would be more interested in seeking medical attention, rather than having pictures taken of it. I would also have expected her to have urged he had medical attention, rather than muck around with pictures.

Yeah no kidding...

- Oh hun my phome exploded in my face!
- Come over here fast so we can take pics for facebook!