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Pennsylvania Man Killed When Fireworks Exploded in His Garage

A man was killed when some fireworks exploded at his Pennsylvania home, state police said. Michael Cross, 55, of Union City, was working in his garage when the blast occurred around 10:15 a.m. Sunday in the Erie County community. Neighbors …

Fire Caused by Fireworks Kills 1, Injures 4 in East Texas

GILMER, Texas (AP) __ A man was killed and four other people were hurt after officials say a fireworks accident caused a large fire during preparations for an Independence Day event in East Texas. It was one of at least …

Western Michigan Fireworks Explosion Kills Woman, Damages Several Homes and Vehicles

PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) __ A fireworks explosion in western Michigan killed one woman left nine other people with injuries ranging from critical to minor, the Ottawa County Sheriff`s Department said. The explosion happened Monday, but a news release from …

North Carolina Brush Fire Ignites Fireworks, Killing One, Injuring Three Firefighters

A brush fire on a North Carolina farm caused fireworks to explode inside a container where they were stored, killing one person and injuring three firefighters Friday, authorities said. Lenoir County Emergency Services Director Murry Stroud told broadcast outlet WITN …