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The rocks caught fire in the pocket of a 43-year-old San Clemente woman after they were found on San Onofre State Beach by her children during the weekend. She remained hospitalized Friday with second- and third-degree burns.
"It's pretty implausible," Overman said. "I can't think of a scenario of chemicals on the beach that would have the properties that are described."
Tricia Landquist, a spokeswoman for the healthcare agency, said the rocks have been sent to a state lab for further testing.