A fireworks-related incident in Salt Lake-Aliamanu, Hawaii, has resulted in two fatalities and 22 injuries. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene, and the Honolulu Police Department declared it a major incident, urging people to avoid the area. The incident follows another fireworks-related injury on New Year's Eve in the Kalihi area.
A fireworks-related incident in Hawaii has left two people dead and 22 injured, according to a local news report.The incident took place in Salt Lake-Aliamanu, a neighborhood near Honolulu, and Honolulu Emergency Medical Services have reached the scene, according to Hawaii News Now.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the Honolulu Police Department wrote: 'Major Incident in the Salt Lake area HPD, HFD, and EMS are responding to a major incident in the area of Keaka Drive.
Local authorities have confirmed that the incident was related to fireworks and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the explosion.Prior to New Year's Eve, the police department released information regarding the use of fireworks on the island. They said that only individuals with permits could set off fireworks after 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve until 1 a.m. New Year's Day. The police department noted that they would increase staffing and enforcement on the holiday.
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