Fireworks explode on New Year's Eve honoluluAt least three people were killed and 20 others were seriously injured in neighborhoods across the area, officials said.
The Honolulu Fire Department said in a statement that the crash happened outside a home just before midnight. The neighborhood is near Honolulu International Airport and a joint U.S. Air Force and Navy base and is 2 miles (3.22 kilometers) east of the USS Arizona Memorial, which honors the sailors killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor that gave America Was attracted. World War II.
According to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, two people were pronounced dead at the scene and another 20 victims were transported to hospitals.
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Dr. Jim, Director of the Honolulu Department of Emergency Services, said, “I've been in EMS for over 30 years and this was probably one of the worst calls as far as a massive tragedy and the number of patients and the severity of injuries.” Is.” Ireland said at a news conference early Wednesday.
A statement from Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi put the death toll at three and said more than 20 people were seriously injured.
“This incident is a painful reminder of the danger of illegal fireworks, which endanger lives, deplete our first responder resources and disrupt our communities,” Blangiardi said.
Several social media posts overnight showed video of homemade fireworks over a large part of the city. Officials reported four other serious pyrotechnic injuries related to the explosion.
The fire department said it was investigating the cause of the explosion and had no details on how the accident occurred. It was said that the house was not on fire. The victims could not be immediately identified.