A fireworks explosion in the Honolulu area kills 3 people, injured at least 20
5 days, 8 hours ago

A fireworks explosion in the Honolulu area kills 3 people, injured at least 20

LA Times  

A woman stands in front of a home in Honolulu on Wednesday where a New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion killed at least three people and injured 20 others. A New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood killed at least three people and critically injured 20 others, authorities said. Fireworks debris is seen outside a home in Honolulu where an explosion on New Year’s Eve killed three people and injured 20 others. “I’ve been in EMS over 30 years and this is probably one of the worst calls I’ve ever been on as far as the immense tragedy and amount of patients and severity of the injuries,” Honolulu Emergency Services Department Director Dr. Jim Ireland said in a news conference early Wednesday.

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A deadly accident has Hawaii officials pleading for an end to amateur fireworks shows
3 days, 2 hours ago

A deadly accident has Hawaii officials pleading for an end to amateur fireworks shows

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — In recent years, occasions large and small — parties, Super Bowls, mixed martial arts fights, even Thanksgiving — have provided a reason for residents across Hawaii to set off illegal fireworks. He said he tries to report them whenever he can, even though he knows there is not much police can do if “they can’t catch people in …

3 Killed, Over 20 Injured in Honolulu Fireworks Blast
4 days, 2 hours ago

3 Killed, Over 20 Injured in Honolulu Fireworks Blast

Deccan Chronicle  

Honolulu: Emergency crews arrived to a chaotic and gruesome scene in a Honolulu neighbourhood after a large New Year's firework tipped over after being lit and ignited a fiery, shrapnel-studded blast that killed three people and injured more than 20 others, several of them critically. Two women died at the scene and a third woman died at a hospital, authorities …

Germany: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Turn Fatal As 5 Die In Firecracker Accidents
4 days, 5 hours ago

Germany: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Turn Fatal As 5 Die In Firecracker Accidents

ABP News  

Five people were killed and others were severely injured after firecrackers were set off during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Germany. Similar attacks occurred in Berlin, police spokesperson Florian Nath said that an officer was severely injured after being “presumably hit by an illegal firework,” and had to undergo surgery in a hospital. Además de las explosiones, el sonido típico …

Fireworks explosion leaves 3 dead and 20 wounded on New Year's holiday: officials
4 days, 8 hours ago

Fireworks explosion leaves 3 dead and 20 wounded on New Year's holiday: officials

Raw Story  

Three people have died and more than 20 were injured when a cache of illegal fireworks exploded in Hawaii, according to a report. First responders were called to Aliamanu in Honolulu County just after the clock struck midnight, marking the start of New Year's Day, the Star-Advertiser reported Wednesday. “It is with both frustration and sorrow that I address the …

Fireworks Explosion In Honolulu Area Kills 3 People, Injures Over 20
4 days, 8 hours ago

Fireworks Explosion In Honolulu Area Kills 3 People, Injures Over 20

Huff Post  

A view of the home where a New Year's Eve fireworks explosion killed and injured people, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Honolulu. via Associated Press Emergency crews arrived to a chaotic and gruesome scene in a Honolulu neighborhood after a large New Year’s firework tipped over after being lit and ignited a fiery, shrapnel-studded blast that killed three people and …

Germany New Year: Five killed and emergency workers injured as firework chaos mars celebrations
5 days, 8 hours ago

Germany New Year: Five killed and emergency workers injured as firework chaos mars celebrations

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Five people have been killed and dozens of emergency workers were injured as a spate of incidents involving fireworks marred New Year’s Eve celebrations in Germany. In a statement on X, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser praised the work of the emergency services, adding that the “deployment of strong police forces from the federal states and the …

Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three
5 days, 8 hours ago

Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three

Al Jazeera  

Both the state governor and mayor of Honolulu pledged to crack down on illegal fireworks in the aftermath of the blast. Jim Ireland, the director of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, said he saw many burns and “blast-type injuries” when he arrived at the site of the explosion, including from shrapnel. “Because combating illegal fireworks has been a priority, we …

Dazzling New Year’s Eve fireworks come with a terrible environmental price
5 days, 10 hours ago

Dazzling New Year’s Eve fireworks come with a terrible environmental price

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Fireworks – seen here over Britain’s London Eye to celebrate the new year on Tuesday …

Firecracker Explosion Rocks Kerala Temple Festival, Over 150 Injured
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2 months, 1 week ago

Firecracker Explosion Rocks Kerala Temple Festival, Over 150 Injured

Hindustan Times  

A massive firecracker explosion occurred during a temple festival near Kerala's Neeleswaram on Monday, injuring over 150 people. The incident occurred when a fireworks storage facility near the Veerarkavu Temple caught fire, causing a massive explosion that rocked the venue. Over 8 people are seriously injured, with 33 admitted to the district hospital, 19 to Aishal Hospital, Kanhangad, 12 to …

Large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks explodes in the southern Philippines, injuring 27 people
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks explodes in the southern Philippines, injuring 27 people

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 27 people, including …

Two workers killed, two others critically injured in blast at fireworks unit near Sivakasi
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Two workers killed, two others critically injured in blast at fireworks unit near Sivakasi

The Hindu  

Two workers were killed and two others suffered grievous injuries in a minor explosion at Supreme Fireworks near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The explosion comes barely two months after 10 workers were killed and 13 others sustained injuries in a blast at a fireworks unit in May. The police said that the workers were pushing …

Tamil Nadu: Two killed, two others injured in explosion at fireworks unit, CM Stalin announces ex gratia
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Two killed, two others injured in explosion at fireworks unit, CM Stalin announces ex gratia

India TV News  

In a tragic incident, two workers were killed while two others were critically injured in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit at a village in Virudhunagar district on Tuesday, authorities said. Also, Stalin directed the state authorities to ensure special medical care for both workers who sustained severe injuries and were admitted to the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital. …

‘Misfire and explosion’ leave pyrotechnic workers injured at La Puente fireworks show
6 months ago

‘Misfire and explosion’ leave pyrotechnic workers injured at La Puente fireworks show

LA Times  

A pyrotechnics worker was seriously injured and two other fireworks professionals suffered minor injuries Wednesday night due to a mishap during a show “Our hearts are heavy as we share news about the La Puente’s Fortunate Jimenez Fireworks Show,” the city posted in a statement on social media. The city had promoted the event online as a “family-friendly beer garden …

Blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi

The Hindu  

Ten workers, including six women, were killed in an explosion at a fireworks unit in Sivakasi on May 9, and 13 persons sustained injuries, according to police. The workers were manufacturing fireworks at Sudarshan Fireworks unit in Sengamalapatti around 2.15 p.m. when the blast occurred. S. Saravanan of Sivakasi is the licence-holder for the unit, and one Muthukrishnan is suspected …

Remains of fireworks explosion victims taken to Thai temple where families give DNA to identify them
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Remains of fireworks explosion victims taken to Thai temple where families give DNA to identify them

The Independent  

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Explosion at rural fireworks factory kills about 20 people in Thailand
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Explosion at rural fireworks factory kills about 20 people in Thailand

LA Times  

Firefighters respond to an explosion at a rural fireworks factory in Suphan Buri province, Thailand, on Wednesday. An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand killed about 20 people Wednesday, provincial officials said. The information office of the Suphan Buri provincial government initially announced that 23 people had been killed in the mid-afternoon blast, but on Wednesday night revised …

Huge explosion at India fireworks factory kills nine and damages dozens of homes
1 year, 4 months ago

Huge explosion at India fireworks factory kills nine and damages dozens of homes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least nine people were …

WB fireworks blast: toll climbs to nine, one arrested
1 year, 4 months ago

WB fireworks blast: toll climbs to nine, one arrested

The Hindu  

The death toll in an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory at Mochpol area under Duttapukur police station in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district rose to nine on Monday with one more person succumbing to injurie Safiqul Islam whose house was being used to make the fireworks has been arrested. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her disappointment at a …

A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Thailand kills at least 10 people and wounds dozens
1 year, 5 months ago

A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Thailand kills at least 10 people and wounds dozens

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand on Saturday killed at least ten people and wounded dozens, officials said. The Narathiwat province’s Public Relations Department also said that at least 118 people were hurt, and that residents of more than 200 households were affected. Videos posted on social media from the site show a huge …

10 killed, several injured in massive explosion at fireworks warehouse in Thailand
1 year, 5 months ago

10 killed, several injured in massive explosion at fireworks warehouse in Thailand

India Today  

A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand on Saturday killed at least ten people and wounded scores, officials said. The Narathiwat province’s Public Relations Department also said that also at least 118 people were hurt, and that residents of more than 200 households were affected. Videos posted on social media from the site show a huge plume …

20-year-old dies after launching fireworks in Hawaii parking lot on the Fourth of July
1 year, 6 months ago

20-year-old dies after launching fireworks in Hawaii parking lot on the Fourth of July

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — A man in Hawaii died after setting off fireworks on the Fourth of July holiday, police said. Police and firefighters responding to a report of an illegal fireworks accident Tuesday night at a Big Island parking lot found a man lying on the ground with a head injury. “Bystanders stated they saw Nakata holding a fireworks launcher above …

A fireworks explosion in western Michigan killed 1 woman and injured 9 other people
1 year, 6 months ago

A fireworks explosion in western Michigan killed 1 woman and injured 9 other people

Associated Press  

PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Fireworks explosions in adjacent counties in western Michigan left at least one woman dead and nine others with injuries from critical to minor, authorities said. Both explosions happened Monday within about 30 minutes of each other and no more than 30 miles apart, first in Allegan County, when an errant mortar apparently shot sideways into a …

Building explosion in Bangladeshi capital kills at least 14, injures dozens
1 year, 9 months ago

Building explosion in Bangladeshi capital kills at least 14, injures dozens

LA Times  

Fire officials carry the body of a victim of an explosion in a seven-story commercial building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday. An explosion in a seven-story commercial building in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday killed at least 14 people and injured dozens, officials said. The explosion occurred in Gulistan, a busy commercial area of Dhaka, but more details could not immediately …

Diwali fireworks masked gunshots in fatal double shooting, says resident
2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali fireworks masked gunshots in fatal double shooting, says resident

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gunshots fired in a fatal double shooting in east London …

Twice as many fireworks injuries as last year, despite fireworks ban
3 years ago

Twice as many fireworks injuries as last year, despite fireworks ban

NL Times  

The number of victims in New Year’s fireworks incidents was twice as high as last week compared to the 2020-2021 period. Despite the fireworks ban, a total of 773 people required treated in the emergency room or at a general practitioner, reports injury prevention center VeiligheidNL. The number of fireworks victims this New Year's period was still 40 percent lower …

Around 80 people hospitalized due to New Year's fireworks
3 years ago

Around 80 people hospitalized due to New Year's fireworks

NL Times  

Roughly 80 people had to be rushed to hospital, due to injuries they sustained while setting off fireworks during New Year's, De Telegraaf reported. Emergency responders had to treat 28 people for firework injuries, compared to 26 on New Year's Eve 2020/21. Nonetheless, the firework ban significantly reduced the pressure on hospitals during New Year's. Firework victims went from 1,300 …

Heavy fireworks explosion forces residents to leave home in middle of night
3 years, 2 months ago

Heavy fireworks explosion forces residents to leave home in middle of night

NL Times  

Around 100 people had to temporarily leave their homes in an apartment complex on the Schipohlweg in Leiden in the night from Friday to Saturday after heavy fireworks were set off. Shortly after half-past three in the morning, police received a report that the building was full of smoke caused by heavy fireworks. There were more heavy fireworks inside that …

Nine police officers among 17 hurt in illegal fireworks blast in Los Angeles
3 years, 6 months ago

Nine police officers among 17 hurt in illegal fireworks blast in Los Angeles

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At least nine Los Angeles Police Department officers …

Death toll due to Tamil Nadu fireworks factory explosion rises to 19; over 30 injured
3 years, 10 months ago

Death toll due to Tamil Nadu fireworks factory explosion rises to 19; over 30 injured

India TV News  

The death toll due to an explosion at a fireworks factory near Tamil Nadu's Sattur has reached 19, while more than 30 others are injured due to the impact of the explosion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami, Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and DMK President MK Stalin were among those who condoled the …

LIVE updates: 16 killed, 36 injured in fire in Tamil Nadu cracker factory
3 years, 10 months ago

LIVE updates: 16 killed, 36 injured in fire in Tamil Nadu cracker factory

Business Standard  

Latest News LIVE: At least fifteen people died and more than 30 were injured on Friday when an explosion ripped through a fireworks factory at Achankulam village in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, multiple reports said. The ‘Sree Maariyamman fireworks’ factory had stored firecrackers in a room that caught fire and led to the explosion, the Indian Express website reported. …

Tamil Nadu: 7 killed in blast at Cuddalore fireworks factory
4 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu: 7 killed in blast at Cuddalore fireworks factory

India Today  

At least seven people were killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory in Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu on Friday. According to the initial reports, the fireworks factory unit owner has also died in the explosion. Tamil Nadu: Death toll rises to seven in Cuddalore fire incident, says SP M Sree Abhinav https://t.co/lGY1REwZpl pic.twitter.com/WBgOOJVbbt — ANI September 4, 2020 The …

Fire, explosion in Los Angeles injures 10 firefighters
4 years, 7 months ago

Fire, explosion in Los Angeles injures 10 firefighters

India TV News  

An explosion in downtown Los Angeles injured 10 firefighters Saturday, and more than 200 others rushed to the scene as the flames spread to several buildings. As firefighters aimed hoses at the long-slung building in the city’s Toy District where the explosion occurred, others could be seen standing next to gurneys that had been readied for the injured. “Closely tracking …

Fireworks injured 168 people's eyes over New Year's
4 years, 11 months ago

Fireworks injured 168 people's eyes over New Year's

NL Times  

A total of 168 people injured one or both their eyes with fireworks this New Year's, around 30 more than the previous New Year's, according to the Dutch ophthalmic society NOG. 13 people blinded an eye, and five completely lost an eye, NOS reports The number of patients with eye damaged caused by fireworks has been increasing since 2017, according …

Blast at fireworks unit kills 23 in Punjab town
5 years, 4 months ago

Blast at fireworks unit kills 23 in Punjab town

Hindustan Times  

An explosion ripped through a firecracker factory in a residential neighbourhood in Punjab’s Batala town on Wednesday afternoon, killing 23 people and injuring another 27. An explosion ripped through a firecracker factory in Punjab’s Batala town, killing 23 people and injuring another 27. “In initial investigation, it was learnt that a large quantity of explosives lying in the factory,” sub-divisional …

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