# Be Careful Out There. Fireworks Mishaps 2023 Edition **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 3, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477 "2023-07-03T01:48:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/1 "2023-07-03T01:48:15Z")
After [last year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2022-edition/967393)we will see if perhaps, because the holiday is midweek, fewer Americans will blow off a limb, burn down a house (or houses), or kill themselves and/or a loved one by mishandling fireworks this 4th of July week. However they are getting started early. Loud popping down the street is already causing panic in my dogs and there will be days more of this. Be careful out there. > **[Man seriously injured by fireworks in Derry](https://www.wmur.com/article/man-injured-fireworks-derry-new-hampshire-7-1-23/44408557)** > > A man was taken to the hospital after suffering serious injuries from an incident involving fireworks in Derry, according to authorities. > **[Four injured, building totaled in De Soto fireworks fire](https://www.kctv5.com/2023/07/02/four-injured-building-totaled-de-soto-fireworks-fire/)** > > A fire sparked by fireworks late Saturday night resulted in injuries to four people and the complete loss of a building in De Soto, Kansas. > **[Two injured in illegal fireworks explosion in Montgomery County: officials](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/two-injured-in-illegal-fireworks-explosion-in-montgomery-county-officials)** > > Two adults were injured after illegal fireworks went off in the garage of a home in a Montgomery County neighborhood, according to officials.  > **[Teen seriously injured in fireworks mishap](https://www.kait8.com/2023/06/30/teen-seriously-injured-fireworks-mishap/)** > > A teen was flown to a Memphis hospital after he suffered serious injuries while shooting fireworks. > **[Firework explosion in toilet at Emma McCarthy Lee Park cause $1,000 in damages](https://iowastatedaily.com/278470/news/firework-explosion-in-toilet-at-emma-mccarthy-lee-park-cause-1000-in-damages/)** > > A firework explosion in a toilet June 22 at Emma McCarthy Lee Park led to $1,000 in damage and cleanup costs. The City of Ames prohibits setting off fireworks within city limits, but since the state legalized firework sales, city departments have... > **[Fireworks cause truck to catch on fire](https://winknews.com/2023/07/02/fireworks-cause-truck-to-catch-fire/)** > > According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control, a truck caught on fire after nearby fireworks in a garbage can reignited. > **[Illegal fireworks cause boat fire in Green Bay](https://www.wbay.com/2023/07/02/illegal-fireworks-cause-boat-fire-green-bay/)** > > Fireworks shot off boat cause fire and damage > **[Dog rescued from Ocala apartment fire started by child playing with...](https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/02/dog-rescued-in-ocala-apartment-fire-started-by-child-playing-with-fireworks-officials-say/)** > > A dog was rescued from an Marion County apartment fire that was started by a child lighting fireworks inside of the residence, according to Ocala Fire Rescue. > **[Family displaced after fire possibly caused by fireworks causes 'extensive'...](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/07/02/family-displaced-after-fire-possibly-caused-by-fireworks-causes-extensive-damage-to-house-in-round-lake-beach/)** > > A family was displaced from their home after a fire, which was possibly caused by people setting off fireworks, left their residence extensively damaged in Round Lake Beach Saturday. > **[La Pine landowner cited after firework sparks wildfire; ODF reminds of high...](https://ktvz.com/news/fire-alert/2023/07/01/la-pine-landowner-cited-after-firework-sparks-wildfire-odf-reminds-of-high-fire-danger-red-flag-warning/)** > > A La Pine landowner was cited Saturday after a firework sparked a wildfire on their property, prompting a warning by the Oregon Department of Forestry of high fire danger and a Red Flag Warning in place for areas of the High Desert. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/2 "2023-07-03T13:57:21Z")
I used to get the heavy-duty fireworks when my kids were younger- the mortar-style ones where you drop the shell in a launching tube, light it and stand way back. It was fun, and I always tried to be as safe as possible. Then several years ago a richie-rich mansion on a nearby lake burned to the ground after a firework landed on the roof. And a local meteorologist lost an eye in a fireworks mishap. I decided, never again with the fireworks. No amount of safety precautions are going to prevent the fireworks from going somewhere you don’t want them to go. And I cross my fingers that nothing lands on my roof when neighbors shoot them off. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/3 "2023-07-03T15:14:22Z")
A guy I know is missing a finger from fireworks gone wrong, and the ordeal he went through freaks me out. He was 8 years old when his parents divorced. His parents had shared custody and he was with his dad for July 4th. Dad took him to a party out of state (against the terms of the divorce decree, which was contentious). At the party dad gave his son some powerful firecrackers, one of which went off in his hand. His dad freaked out. He wrapped his kid’s hand in a kitchen towel and started to drive. He couldn’t take him straight to an ER because he was afraid about being caught out of state with his son, so he just drove. All this time the kid is screaming in pain. Once back in Pennsylvania, dad had to figure out where he could go and be covered, then he had to coach his son on what to say. He is an adult now, but hearing him tell the story is gut wrenching. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/4 "2023-07-04T02:46:30Z")
> **[Inferno of illegal fireworks burns building to ground, California cops say....](https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article276973878.html)** > > “Witnesses said the blaze looked like something out of a ‘Call Of Duty’ video game.” > **[Illegal fireworks to blame for large fire that burned 3 homes, neighbors say](https://ksltv.com/564376/illegal-fireworks-to-blame-for-large-fire-that-burned-3-homes-neighbors-say/)** > > Three West Valley City homeowners were awakened to their homes on fire with illegal fireworks being the main culprit. > **[Fireworks possible cause of Ocean Shores structure fire | The Daily World](https://www.thedailyworld.com/news/fireworks-possible-cause-of-ocean-shores-structure-fire/)** > > Fireworks use in the county has firm guidelines for use ---
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> **[14-year-old boy shot in the eye with fireworks, may lose vision](https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/14-year-old-boy-shot-in-the-eye-with-fireworks-may-lose-vision/article_b82ac66c-19ea-11ee-97f6-4b003a60aa60.html)** > > What should have been a celebration soon turned into a panicked two-hour drive to Le Bonheur after a teen was shot in the eye with a firework. > **[Man critically injured in fireworks accident in Cary](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cary-fireworks-accident-lake-county/)** > > Investigators believe he was launching commercial-rated fireworks for a party without a permit. At some point, a firework failed to go off, the man looked into the tube, and it exploded in his face. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/6 "2023-07-04T03:05:19Z")
Maybe it just has to be this way. So much fun as a kid but is the flirtation with these somewhat dangerous devices part of the thrill for adults? Am I just a stick-in-the-mud noise-hating fuddy-duddy for focusing on the relatively few bad incidents instead of the vast majority of harmless explosions. Probably. Still… > **[Illegal fireworks start porch fire in Chelsea](https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/illegal-fireworks-start-porch-fire-in-chelsea/)** > > The porch of a multi-family home in Chelsea was set ablaze by illegal fireworks on Monday afternoon. > **[Illegal fireworks destroy Los Banos home ahead of 4th of July](https://abc30.com/house-fire-illegal-fireworks-los-banos-sunday-night/13457463/)** > > Flames tore through a house in Los Banos on Sunday night. > **[Improperly discarded fireworks lead to SE OKC house fire, causing thousands...](https://kfor.com/news/local/improperly-discarded-fireworks-lead-to-se-okc-house-fire-causing-thousands-of-dollars-in-damage/)** > > “It was just intense,” said a neighbor. “My brother looked outside, and he just saw like yellow and red flames… He woke all of us up and got us out of the house as soon as we saw that their c… > **[Fireworks ignite grass fire in Enoch; destroy cars, RV](https://kjzz.com/news/local/fireworks-ignite-brush-fire-in-enoch-destroyed-car-and-rv-wildfire-utah-fire-season-summer-fuels-dry-conditions-restrictions)** > > Firefighters extinguished a brush fire in Enoch on Sunday night that was caused by fireworks. > **[House fire in Clinton Township may have been caused by lightning, fireworks...](https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/house-fire-in-clinton-township-may-have-been-caused-by-lightning-fireworks-say-neighbors)** > > "It started out sounding like thunder and then seeing all the fireworks going off and we said why is someone putting fireworks off in the middle of the day in a rain storm? And it just all went haywire," said Derek Clements. > **[Firework explodes in Illinois man's face, causing critical injuries](https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/firework-explodes-illinois-mans-face-causing-critical-injuries-100611348)** > > A commercial-grade firework exploded in the face of an Illinois man as he was investigating why it hadn't detonated > **[Bargersville police: Man injured after fireworks launched into car](https://fox59.com/indiana-news/bargersville-police-man-injured-after-fireworks-launched-into-car/)** > > Bargersville is searching for a suspect who injured a man by launching fireworks into his vehicle Sunday evening. ---
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We have enough people in my general area that have a 4 day weekend for the pops to have been on and off since Friday. For the record though, it was generally a pop, or a quick rat-tat-tat until today 7/3. Since sundown, we’ve had a pop, rattle, or semi-big boom every 15 minutes or so. Tolerable, and the cats are putting up with it, but I’m dreading tomorrow. Have the day off, but both myself and wife work the 5th, and she’s normally up at 5am after going to sleep around 8pm. I am going to fall back on some OTC sleep meds and my currently charging bluetooth sleepmask, as I did last year, and just hope that people will have gotten it out of their systems before 11pm for once. 🤞 ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2023, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/8 "2023-07-04T11:29:13Z")
> **[1 dead, 9 hurt in July 4th fireworks explosion](https://abcnews.go.com/US/1-dead-9-injured-july-4th-weekend-fireworks/story?id=100656436)** > > One woman has died and nine other have been injured after a firework exploded at a home late Monday night, police say. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/9 "2023-07-04T13:44:18Z")
> **[1 person seriously injured after ‘firework accident’ in Sunland Park](https://www.ktsm.com/news/1-person-seriously-injured-after-firework-accident-in-sunland-park/)** > > EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries after a “firework accident” early Tuesday morning, according to the Sunland Park Fire Depart… > **[Man gets third-degree burns from personal fireworks explosion on homemade...](https://www.nj.com/news/2023/07/man-gets-third-degree-burns-from-personal-fireworks-explosion-on-homemade-barge-in-nj-town.html)** > > The three people hospitalized after the fireworks exploded and caused a fire, police said. > **[Discarded fireworks spark fire at Lee’s Summit home](https://fox4kc.com/news/discarded-fireworks-spark-fire-at-lees-summit-home/)** > > LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. —The Lee’s Summit Fire Department is warning people to use extra caution this Fourth of July after discarded firework sparked a garage fire Monday night.  Just before 11 p.m. fire… > **[Legal fireworks spark fire, destroy 2 homes](https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/fireworks-parker-homes-destroyed/73-1da3f9a8-debe-4e71-90a6-70b1d85da7e0)** > > Fireworks may have also started a fire in Aurora that left a family displaced. > **[McCordsville house fire caused by improper disposal of firework debris](https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/improper-disposal-firework-debris-mccordsville-house-fire-fireworks/531-fe271433-fb7d-48aa-ad9b-e43162057343)** > > The fire department is reminding everyone on the dangers of fireworks. > **[Illegal fireworks destroy North Seattle townhomes, displacing drag queens](https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/illegal-fireworks-destroy-seattle-townhomes/281-ea865044-bd76-4840-adc0-df0118a2081b)** > > In the Olympic Hills neighborhood of Seattle, officials fought a fire Saturday on a second-floor balcony that extended into one townhome and spread to others. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/10 "2023-07-04T20:34:43Z")
> **[1 dead, 4 injured in Fourth of July fireworks explosion in east Texas](https://www.ksla.com/2023/07/04/1-dead-4-injured-fourth-july-fireworks-explosion-east-texas/)** > > Preliminary details show an accident happened as fireworks were being prepped for an event later in the day. > **[Blount County man accused of shooting fireworks inside home, starting fire](https://www.wate.com/news/blount-county-news/blount-county-man-accused-of-shooting-fireworks-inside-home-starting-fire/)** > > A Blount County man was arrested after he allegedly shot fireworks in a home Sunday, starting a fire, according to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. > **[Fire investigators: Spent fireworks could have caused overnight Des Moines...](https://www.kcci.com/article/spent-fireworks-could-have-caused-overnight-house-fire/44431106)** > > This fire on Riverwoods Avenue started around 2 a.m. Tuesday. > **[Discarded fireworks set Portage garage on fire, cause $60,000 in damage](https://wwmt.com/news/local/portage-joshua-tree-court-fire-fireworks-uncooled-blaze-garage-damage-60000-cars-items-accident-independence-day-safety-community-kalamazoo-county-west-michigan)** > > Fireworks caused $60,000 worth of damage to a garage early Tuesday morning, according to Portage Department of Public Safety.Firefighters were called to a home ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2023, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/11 "2023-07-04T20:44:48Z")
> [@Biotop](#): > > [La Pine landowner cited after firework sparks wildfire; ODF reminds of high fire danger, Red Flag Warning - KTVZ](https://ktvz.com/news/fire-alert/2023/07/01/la-pine-landowner-cited-after-firework-sparks-wildfire-odf-reminds-of-high-fire-danger-red-flag-warning/) Goddammit. My new puppy currently lives in LaPine and won’t come home with me until mid-month. Anyone that threatened the life of my baby dog is worthy of scorn and derision! Idiot. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2023, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/12 "2023-07-05T14:46:05Z")
One would expect that by now people would understand that in examining a fireworks or firearms malfunction you do not look into the business end of the tube part. But “it’s taking longer than we thought”. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/13 "2023-07-05T16:06:54Z")
A different form of potential harm from fireworks: > **[Smoke from fireworks, wildfires takes air quality in Seattle and Tacoma down...](https://news.yahoo.com/haze-settles-air-quality-seattle-214118683.html)** > > The smoke is still clearing from overnight Fourth of July fireworks across the Puget Sound region. ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/14 "2023-07-05T17:46:36Z")
True. I’m staying NE of Seattle now and when I could finally open the window after the noise died down at 1 am, it was quite smoky. I thought of this thread, wising horrible things on those who thought firing off loud fireworks then was a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477/15 "2023-07-06T02:13:36Z")
Quiet here tonight. Usually there are some leftover fireworks. Dogs are content. +++++ > **[Florence Man Killed in Fireworks Accident](https://www.eaglecountryonline.com/news/local-news/florence-man-killed-in-fireworks-accident/)** > > The incident took place at a home on Melinda Lane. > **[Kona man, 20, dies in aerial fireworks incident](https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/07/05/breaking-news/kona-man-20-dies-in-aerial-fireworks-incident/)** > > Hawaii island police say a 20-year-old man has died following a fireworks incident on Tuesday night in Kailua-Kona. > **[Firework accident sends High Springs man to hospital with injury to face](https://www.wcjb.com/2023/07/05/firework-accident-sends-high-springs-man-hospital-with-injury-face/)** > > A man from High Springs was sent to the hospital with facial burns after a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of July > **[Boy, 13, suffers partial amputation of fingers, burns to face in fireworks...](https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/07/05/boy-13-suffers-partial-amputation-of-fingers-burns-to-face-in-fireworks-accident/)** > > A 13-year-old boy in Broward County suffered injuries to his face and right hand early Wednesday morning in an accident involving fireworks, first responders said. > **[UPDATE: 2 Knox County men suffer ‘hand and finger amputations’ after igniting...](https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/07/05/2-men-hurt-fourth-july-fireworks-accident-near-london-mills/)** > > Victims transported by helicopters to area hospitals. > **[Teenage Girl Severely Burned In Somers Fireworks Accident](https://patch.com/connecticut/ellington-somers/teenage-girl-severely-burned-somers-fireworks-accident)** > > Two people were injured when an illegal fireworks display stand tipped over and launched toward a crowd, according to the Somers fire chief. > **[Updated: Man seriously injured by fireworks explosion in Yarmouth](https://www.capecod.com/cape-wide-news/person-seriously-injured-by-fireworks-in-yarmouth/)** > > YARMOUTH – One man was seriously injured by a reported fireworks explosion in Yarmouth. It happened about 9:30 PM on Cocheset Path. Medflight was requested but unable to respond due to weathe… > **[3 injured during Fourth of July celebration at Lake Conroe](https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/fireworks-explode-july-4-celebration/285-78133066-4c92-419e-81b3-0521702cd2f9)** > > All three people were taken to a hospital. One of them suffered significant injuries. > **[Teen running away from fireworks explosion struck by car in St. Louis](https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/teen-running-away-from-fireworks-explosion-struck-by-car-in-st-louis/)** > > A teenager was struck by a car Tuesday evening in north St. Louis while he reportedly ran away from a fireworks explosion. > **[18-year-old injured in fireworks accident - Austin Daily Herald](https://www.austindailyherald.com/2023/07/18-year-old-injured-in-fireworks-accident/)** > > An Austin teen was taken to the hospital late Tuesday tonight after a fireworks accident. According to a press release from Police Chief David McKichan, officers responded to the 800 block of Third Avenue NE a little before midnight on a report of an... > **[Fireworks may have sparked garage fire that killed St. Charles County man](https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/fireworks-may-have-sparked-garage-fire-that-killed-st-charles-county-man/article_f0f288b4-1b29-11ee-96aa-cf1e8a189cc4.html#tracking-source=home-top-story)** > > The man's wife and their 12-year-old daughter escaped — but the father went a different direction and was later found dead in the garage. > **[1 person hospitalized after fireworks injury - KVIA](https://kvia.com/news/2023/07/04/1-person-hospitalized-after-fireworks-injury/)** > > SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) ---Sunland Park Fire Department responded to a fireworks injury Tuesday morning. It happened at the 100 block of 3rd Street. That's near McNutt Road. Sunland Park fire tweeted these pictures around midnight. One person... > **[Dog dies after discarded fireworks spark large house fire in Gilbert](https://www.azfamily.com/2023/07/05/gilbert-family-loses-home-due-fireworks-related-blaze/)** > > The family and two dogs made it safely out of the home, but a third dog was later found dead. > **[Family of 14 loses home in 4th of July fireworks fire](https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/local-news/family-of-14-loses-home-in-4th-of-july-fireworks-fire/)** > > TANEY COUNTY, Mo. — Western Taney County Fire District responded to several calls last night, one of them being a house fire just outside of Branson. The fire engulfed a shed and two RVs that… and on and on… ---
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It would take hours to post all the house fires, blown off limbs and other damaged property that are still showing up in new searches. But I did also find more deaths. I will note them for the record. > **[Man dies following fireworks accident in Charles County, Fire Marshal says](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/man-dies-following-fireworks-accident-in-charles-county-fire-marshal-says)** > > A man has died after he was injured while lighting fireworks, Charles County fire officials say.  > **[Teenage boy dies in Amarillo after 'fireworks incident' on 4th of July](https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/teenage-boy-dies-in-amarillo-after-fireworks-incident-on-4th-of-july)** > > A teenage boy died in Amarillo after a "fireworks incident" on the 4th of July.Around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Amarillo police were called to Eastridge Park in the 1300 > **[Police: Teen dies after Jacksonville fireworks incident, coroner rules death...](https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/coroner-confirms-death-of-pulaski-county-teen-from-fireworks-incident/)** > > The Pulaski County coroner’s office on Thursday confirmed the death of a teen due to an incident involving fireworks. > **[Woman killed in house fire; illegal fireworks investigated as possible cause](https://www.ksbw.com/article/illegal-fireworks-investigated-as-possible-cause-of-deadly-house-fire/44453437)** > > Federal agents are investigating to confirm whether illegal fireworks that were going off when the fire started, are to blame. Last year 11 people in the US died in fireworks accidents. Not sure how many were during the first July week but I am guessing most. So I am not sure if the 4th being on a Tuesday made any difference at all. ---
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Getting maimed by forgotten undetonated explosives is usually a warzone thing > **[Gardener left with missing fingers, vision loss as leftover firework explodes...](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/gardener-left-with-missing-fingers-vision-loss-as-leftover-firework-explodes-in-hands/3188752/)** > > A gardener was just going about his job when a leftover Fourth of July firework exploded in his hand, leaving him with life-altering injuries. ---
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Vastly greater numbers are killed in other countries, for example Iraq where they are used in wedding celebrations: > Iraq’s civil defence said initial reports indicated that fireworks used during the celebration may have been the cause of the fire. “Preliminary information indicates that fireworks were used during a wedding, which triggered a fire in the hall,” civil defence authorities said in a statement early on Wednesday. > **[Funerals held as at least 113 killed in Iraq wedding fire](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/26/at-least-100-killed-in-fire-at-wedding-celebration-in-iraq-media-report)** > > Initial reports indicate that fireworks used during wedding ceremony may have been responsible for blaze. ---
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I’m afraid to understand this story – were they using fireworks _inside_ the hall? What kind of fireworks? I presume it wasn’t sparklers. I’m trying to imagine a scenario where this isn’t Darwinism in action. Not to mention that the building was apparently made of tissue paper and cardboard (“flammable materials”), did not have a sprinkler system or safety exits, and also had plastic in it that released toxic gasses. I suppose it’s possible that whoever rented the space was not aware of these factors (and didn’t bother to ask). ---
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This reminds me a bit of the Station night club fire in Rhode Island where 100 died: > **[The Station nightclub fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Station_nightclub_fire)** > > The Station nightclub fire occurred on the evening of February 20, 2003, at The Station, a nightclub and hard rock music venue in West Warwick, Rhode Island, United States, killing 100 people and injuring 230. During a concert by the rock band Great White, a pyrotechnic display ignited flammable acoustic foam in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. Within six minutes, the entire building was engulfed in flames. > The fire was the fourth-deadliest at a nightclub in U.S. history, and the... So they both probably had pyrotechnic displays… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-careful-out-there-fireworks-mishaps-2023-edition/986477.md?page=2)