Authorities in two states are investigating a couple of deadly incidents involving fireworks over the July 4th holiday.
at the scene that a 43-year-old woman had died in the accident in Holland, Michigan, which is located some 30 miles west of Grand Rapids and nestled on the east side of Lake Michigan.
Nine others were hurt in the explosion and taken to a hospital, with the conditions of the victims ranging from minor to critical, the Ottowa County Sheriff's Office toldAround 10:33 a.m. on Tuesday, Upshur County deputies, constables, fire agencies and medical personnel responded to a major fire at the Firehouse Nine Farm Event Venue in Texas, the Upshur County Sheriff's Office said. The conditions of the injured victims weren't immediately released.
"Initial information from the scene indicates that an accident occurred as fireworks were being prepped for an event later today," the sheriff's office said in a statement.The investigation into the fire is ongoing, but there aren't currently any signs of foul play, the sheriff's office said. Fire officials throughout the country have warned about increased dangers during the Fourth of July from improper handling of fireworks.in 2022. The agency also said 10,200 people were treated for firework-related injuries last year.
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