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Fireworks explosion on boat leaves multiple people injured

Fourth of July fireworks explosion at Lake Martin leaves 6 people injured

Medical helicopters were called to Lake Martin after multiple people were injured Friday night when fireworks exploded on a boat, according to news and social media accounts. Few details were immediately available. There have been no reports of fatalities, according to the Tallapoosa County coroner.

Newsweek on MSN · 5h

Fourth of July fireworks explode on boat, injuring multiple people

Multiple people were injured after fireworks exploded on a boat in Alabama during a show to mark the Fourth of July. Newsweek has contacted the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) for comment via emails sent outside regular business hours.

CBS News · 17h

Boat explosion on Georgia lake injures at least 5 people, officials say

Cell phone video from the scene showed black smoke and heavy flames billowing into the air from the boat explosion on popular Lake Lanier north of Atlanta.

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CBS News on MSN · 5h

70-year-old man killed in fireworks accident in Wareham, police say

A 70-year-old man was killed in an apparent fireworks accident on July 4th in Wareham, Massachusetts. It happened at 9:19 p.m. on Beach Street near Swift's Beach in Wareham Friday night. Police said the man, Robert Spagnuolo of Wareham, suffered a facial injury from a firework and died at the scene.

The Boston Globe · 6h

Man dies after fireworks incident in Wareham

A 70-year-old man died after he was involved in a fatal fireworks accident in Wareham Friday night, officials said.

Boston Herald on MSN · 41m

Man, 70, killed by firework explosion in Wareham

A 70-year-old man was reportedly killed setting off fireworks when one exploded in his face on a Wareham beach during Fourth of July celebrations, the Plymouth DA and State Fire Marshal announced Saturday.

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MassLive · 2h

Officials ID man who died in Mass. fireworks incident on Fourth of July

Officials have identified a 70-year-old man who died from a fireworks incident on the Fourth of July, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz’s office. The incident occurred at around 9:19 p.m. when police received a 911 call for a report of a person hit by a firework at 34 Beach St. in Wareham.

NJ.com on MSN · 8h

Fourth of July 2025: Fireworks, festivals, events in N.J. for Saturday, Sunday

The Fourth of July may have been Friday, but the fireworks, parades, concerts and festivals continue through the weekend to celebrate Independence Day. A quick reminder - while some ground-based fireworks are now legal in New Jersey, leave the big pyrotechnics to the pros.

U.S. News & World Report · 10h

Photos of Spectacular Fireworks Light up American Skies on the Fourth of July

Massive fireworks lit up the skyline of multiple American cities, marking festivities across the country. Despite widespread education efforts, thousands of Americans are badly injured by fireworks each year.

San Francisco Jul. Fourth fireworks show 2025

TIME on MSN · 1d

Are July 4th Fireworks Bad for the Environment?

"Disturbing roosting migratory birds at night can result in mass deaths," says Bateman. "Disturbing breeding birds can result in colony collapses. Seals and sea lions leave [affected] areas and expend energy swimming away during fireworks."

CBS SF Bay Area on MSN · 14h

San Francisco July 4th fireworks show 2025

Looking to attend this or other fireworks shows in person? Visit our comprehensive guide to Bay Area July 4th fireworks shows and activities. Meteorologists predict that fog and low clouds could impact some Bay Area cities' fireworks shows,

The Mirror US on MSN · 1d

Best places to watch July 4 fireworks in NYC, Chicago and San Francisco

Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue or a casual hangout, there are better spots than others to see the fireworks booming overhead. Several cities will have clear skies, so you’ll want to snag a spot to watch the show.

Human remains found inside Yolo County fireworks warehouse

The Washington Post · 20h

Human remains located after California fireworks warehouse explosion

Investigators have located human remains following a large explosion at a Northern California fireworks warehouse

CBS SF Bay Area on MSN · 1d

7 people remain "unaccounted for" after California fireworks warehouse explosion, officials say

Seven people are still "unaccounted for" in Yolo County's town of Esparto after several explosions at a fireworks warehouse resulted in a fire, officials said.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Human remains found after explosion, fire at warehouse filled with fireworks

Human remains have been found at the warehouse filled with fireworks that exploded in Northern California this week, officials said. The number of fatalities was not released and no positive identifications have been made,

8-year-old Buena Park girl dies after fireworks explosion; homeowner arrested

An 8-year-old Buena Park girl was killed on Friday night, July 4th in an explosion that police suspect involved illegal ...

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July Fourth holiday marked by shootings in several cities and a fireworks-related death

Multiple shootings across the United States and a fireworks accident reportedly caused multiple deaths on July 4.

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1 dead, 5 injured in fireworks blaze that drew response of over 130 firefighters

A woman has been left in critical condition after suffering injuries in a residential fire involving active fireworks that ...

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Air quality alert issued in Columbus region due to wildfire smoke, fireworks emissions

After a few days of jubilant fireworks launching, Columbus' air quality is taking a hit, causing the Mid-Ohio Planning ...

NOLA.com16h

Mississippi Coast island catches fire during Biloxi's July 4th fireworks show, video shows

The island is not inhabited by people but is close enough to the coastline that it can be seen from Highway 90. Photos of the ...

Mass. trooper struck by moped while trying to stop crowd from igniting fireworks

A Mass. state trooper was struck while trying to control and de-escalate a large crowd near Revere Beach who were illegally ...

Baltimore Sun on MSN1h

Ocean City boardwalk panic caused by fireworks, not gunfire, police say

Ocean City Police have confirmed that fireworks — not gunfire — were the source of loud noises that caused a panic.

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House fire in South Park Township determined to be caused by discarded fireworks

Discarded fireworks were determined to be the cause of a house fire in South Park Township early on Saturday morning.

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