1 dead, 4 injured in Fourth of July fireworks explosion in east Texas
GILMER, Texas (KSLA) - One person is dead and four others are injured after a fireworks explosion that happened on July 4 in east Texas.
According to the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 10:30 a.m. in the 4100 block of Locust Road, specifically at the Firehouse Nine event venue. Emergency crews responded to reports of a major fire at that location. Officials say the explosion involved fireworks and other incendiary materials.
Officials confirm one person was killed and four others were hurt.
“Pretty much every fire department in Upshur County responded. Longview assisting also, Gladewater showed up, Gilmer, a multitude of fire departments that have gotten here,” said Upshur County Sheriff Larry Webb.
Preliminary details show an accident happened as fireworks were being prepped for an event later in the day. No foul play is suspected at this time.
The fire is being investigated.
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