Freak fireworks accident kills two and injures 22 during Hawaii NYE display
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Freak fireworks accident kills two and injures 22 during Hawaii NYE display

Daily Mail  

Two people are dead and more than 20 injured after a fireworks accident during New Year's Eve celebrations. Another video shot at ground level showed the explosions causing chaos in the streets as people ran for their lives. Another video shot at ground level showed the explosions causing chaos on the ground as people ran for their lives Police added at 1.45am: 'This is a fireworks-related incident with multiple casualties. Two people are dead and more than 20 injured after a fireworks accident during New Year's Eve celebrations Police are investigating the cause of the disaster.

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At least seven injured in explosion at Hawaii tourist hotspot
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

At least seven injured in explosion at Hawaii tourist hotspot

The Independent  

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Honolulu records 6th death from massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year’s
1 month, 1 week ago

Honolulu records 6th death from massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year’s

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — A sixth person died Wednesday from injuries sustained when crates of illegal fireworks ignited during a New Year’s Eve party in a Honolulu neighborhood, setting off a chain of explosions that left more than a dozen people with severe burns. Police said they are working with prosecutors to file charges but it is taking time due to the …

10 suspects already arrested for deadly Hawaiian firework explosion - and police say more are coming
1 month, 2 weeks ago

10 suspects already arrested for deadly Hawaiian firework explosion - and police say more are coming

The Independent  

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Arrests in the deadly Honolulu fireworks explosion grow to 10
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arrests in the deadly Honolulu fireworks explosion grow to 10

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The total number of people arrested in the deadly explosion of illegal fireworks in a Honolulu neighborhood on New Year’s Eve has grown to 10. The latest arrests: A man, 32, and a woman 31, were arrested on suspicion of reckless endangering, endangering the welfare of a minor and multiple fireworks offenses. A man, 29, was arrested on …

Man, 21, dies after fireworks aimed at people in ‘disturbance’ on street
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man, 21, dies after fireworks aimed at people in ‘disturbance’ on street

The Independent  

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Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says
2 months ago

Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year’s are comparable to battlefield injuries, the doctor overseeing their care said Friday. Dr. Kevin Foster, the director of the Arizona Burn Center in Phoenix, said flying particles and debris from the explosion inflicted traumatic injuries. “In …

Third victim blown up in Hawaii fireworks blast is identified
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Third victim blown up in Hawaii fireworks blast is identified

Daily Mail  

The third victim of the fatal New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Hawaii has been identified by the Honolulu medical examiner as Jennifer Van. The third victim of the fatal New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Hawaii has been identified by the Honolulu medical examiner as 23-year-old Jennifer Van Van was described by her sister, Tammy, as having an 'infectious …

A deadly accident has Hawaii officials pleading for an end to amateur fireworks shows
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Stomach-churning injuries suffered by three Hawaii women killed by deadly NYE fireworks explosion
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stomach-churning injuries suffered by three Hawaii women killed by deadly NYE fireworks explosion

Daily Mail  

The three women killed and dozen of others injured in a horrific New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Hawaii suffered gruesome injuries that left 'brain material' on the street. The three women killed and dozen of others injured in a horrific New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Hawaii suffered gruesome injuries Hawaii governor Josh Green described the 'extraordinarily grotesque' scene …

3 Killed, Over 20 Injured in Honolulu Fireworks Blast
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Hawaii governor describes 'extraordinarily grotesque' scene from freak fireworks accident that killed 3 and injured two dozen on New Year's Eve
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hawaii governor describes 'extraordinarily grotesque' scene from freak fireworks accident that killed 3 and injured two dozen on New Year's Eve

Daily Mail  

Hawaii governor Josh Green described the 'extraordinarily grotesque' scene he witnessed after an amateur tried to set off fireworks in Honolulu on New Years Eve, causing a massive explosion that killed three people and injured more than two dozen others. The unidentified amateur was in a residential parking lot after midnight with other New Years Eve revelers when he dropped …

Fireworks explosion leaves 3 dead and 20 wounded on New Year's holiday: officials
2 months, 2 weeks 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Honolulu New Year's Eve fireworks explosion kills 2 people, injures 20
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Honolulu New Year's Eve fireworks explosion kills 2 people, injures 20

Hindustan Times  

A New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighbourhood killed two people died and injured 10 others, authorities say. Two people were declared dead at the scene, and the other 20 victims were transported to hospitals, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. The accident occurred just before midnight outside a home, the Honolulu Fire Department said in a statement. …

Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

A fireworks explosion in the Honolulu area kills 3 people, injured at least 20
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Fireworks explosion at Indian temple injures more than 150 people
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fireworks explosion at Indian temple injures more than 150 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 150 people were …

Two workers killed, two others critically injured in blast at fireworks unit near Sivakasi
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Shocking moment fireworks malfunction and fly into crowd during July 4 event in Utah stadium
8 months, 1 week ago

Shocking moment fireworks malfunction and fly into crowd during July 4 event in Utah stadium

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. Read our privacy policy Multiple injuries have been …

20-year-old dies after launching fireworks in Hawaii parking lot on the Fourth of July
1 year, 8 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 …

Undercover police explored for illegal Hawaii fireworks
3 years, 1 month ago

Undercover police explored for illegal Hawaii fireworks

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — An undercover police unit is among the ideas Hawaii lawmakers are considering to tackle illegal fireworks. Various bills have been introduced as possible solutions, including one to establish a task force focused on catching illegally imported fireworks and another that would create random shipping container inspections with help from explosive-sniffing dogs, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday. “There are …

Video shows moment two killed in huge fireworks explosion in California
4 years ago

Video shows moment two killed in huge fireworks explosion in California

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. Read our privacy policy Two people were killed …

Two dead after fireworks spark massive explosion at Ontario house
4 years ago

Two dead after fireworks spark massive explosion at Ontario house

LA Times  

Tametra Shaw, 31, is seen through a window of her apartment that was shattered in a massive explosion caused by fireworks in Ontario. Two people died after a massive explosion set off by fireworks at an Ontario house rocked a residential neighborhood Tuesday. Ontario Fire Department Chief Ray Gayk said at a media briefing that commercial-grade fireworks started the fire …

Fireworks injured 168 people's eyes over New Year's
5 years, 2 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 …

Two die in firework accidents, New Year fire causes cinder storm
6 years, 2 months ago

Two die in firework accidents, New Year fire causes cinder storm

Dutch News  

Four people have died during the New Year festivities in the Netherlands, of whom two are thought to have been killed in firework accidents. In Enschede a man was killed in a ‘gigantic explosion’ caused by fireworks, which broke windows in nearby homes, local newspaper Tubantia reported. Fire In the seaside resort of Scheveningen, the traditional New Year beach fire …

Two fireworks deaths, multiple wounded during Netherlands NYE2018
6 years, 2 months ago

Two fireworks deaths, multiple wounded during Netherlands NYE2018

NL Times  

Two people died during the Netherlands' New Year's celebrations last night. And in the Friesland town of Morra, a person was killed in a fireworks incident, according to the police. "He likely died as a result of a fireworks explosion", the Enschede police said on Twitter. Another person was killed in what the police believe was a fireworks accident in …

Teen loses hand, two boys hurt in Amsterdam fireworks blast
7 years, 2 months ago

Teen loses hand, two boys hurt in Amsterdam fireworks blast

NL Times  

A 14-year-old boy in Amsterdam was seriously injured in a New Year's Day fireworks accident that left him without a hand. Emergency services sent two ambulances to the seen along with a trauma team in a helicopter. Prior to the accident, authorities in the Amsterdam region reported a "relatively quiet and manageable" New Year's period. Though there was a drop …

Fireworks blast kills father, 39, in possible accident
7 years, 2 months ago

Fireworks blast kills father, 39, in possible accident

NL Times  

A heavily explosive firework caused the death of a 39-year-old man in Swifterbant, Flevoland on Saturday afternoon. The man was killed in front of at least one of his children, a teenaged neighbor, Damian, told De Telegraaf. "At first I thought he was unconscious, but that was not the case," he said, calling the victim "Jaap". Police said the apparent …

Fireworks were the lifeblood of this community. Then suddenly, they brought devastation
8 years, 2 months ago

Fireworks were the lifeblood of this community. Then suddenly, they brought devastation

LA Times  

Investigators walk through the scorched rubble of the open-air San Pablito fireworks market on Dec. 21, 2016. At least 32 people were killed and 46 others remained hospitalized Wednesday after an eruption of sparks and flames engulfed the crowded network of stalls that was once considered Latin America’s safest fireworks market. Juan Martinez Leon, who escaped from the blast along …

Dozens injured by fireworks this year
10 years, 2 months ago

Dozens injured by fireworks this year

NL Times  

Dozens of people were injured by fireworks over New Year's. The burn center of the Martini Hospital in Groningen treated 10 people who were injured while shooting carbide on New Year's eve. A 4 year old girl was injured by a flying firework in Nieuwkoop, Zuid-Holland on New Year's Eve. A 27 year old man was seriously injured in Rotterdam …

At least 11 serious fireworks injuries so far
10 years, 2 months ago

At least 11 serious fireworks injuries so far

NL Times  

There has already been problems with fireworks in the run-up to New Year's Eve. The man from Zwolle was making fireworks in his house on Monday night when the different chemicals and raw materials he was using exploded. The Netherlands Association for Plastic Surgery have registered 11 victims of firework injuries so far. The NVPC states that the shortened firework …

Fireworks explosion kills 21, injures 48
15 years ago

Fireworks explosion kills 21, injures 48

China Daily  

Get Flash Player 进入英语学习论坛下载音频 去听写专区一展身手 Twenty-one people, including five children, were killed and 48 were injured in an explosion triggered by a fireworks display in a village in Guangdong province. The fireworks were set off by the family of former village chief Yang Junshu outside their home in Shiqiaotou village, Junbu, Puning, in eastern Guangdong at about 8 pm on …

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