Alabama fireworks mishap turns boat into fireball on Fourth of July, six hospitalized
A poorly rigged fireworks set-up in Alabama turned a boat into a Fourth of July fireball — and sent six men to the hospital, according to officials.
The illegal rockets were set off on a boat rigged as a fireworks platform on Lake Martin, when something malfunctioned, leading to a massive explosion, WSFA reported.
5 Fireworks shoot out of a boat on Lake Martin in Alabama on July 4, 2025.
Megan Stokes Baker via Storyful
5 The illegal rockets were set off on a boat rigged as a fireworks platform on Lake Martin, when something malfunctioned, leading to a massive explosion.
Megan Stokes Baker via Storyful
Video circulating on social media showed a spectacular blast out on the waters of Blue Creek — overwhelming the small platform in a sparkle of red, white and blue lights that both rained down and exploded.
Images show the aftermath — a burnt-out platform covered in soot with a pair of sneakers apparently abandoned.
Despite the dazzling sight, the crew aboard suffered minor injuries and were forced to put a hold on the much anticipated annual show.
5 The small platform in a sparkle of red, white and blue lights that both rained down and exploded.
Megan Stokes Baker via Storyful
5 The fireworks display is currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Alabama Fire Marshal Office.
Megan Stokes Baker via Storyful
5 The crew aboard suffered minor injuries and were forced to put a hold on the much anticipated annual show.
Megan Stokes Baker via Storyful
All six men were treated at area hospitals for minor injuries.
The fireworks display is currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Alabama Fire Marshal Office.
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They went out with a bang. A poorly rigged fireworks set-up in Alabama turned a boat into a Fourth of July fireball — and sent six men to the hospital, according to officials. The illegal rockets were set off on a boat rigged as a fireworks platform on Lake Martin, when something malfunctioned, leading to a massive explosion, WSFA reported. 5 Fireworks shoot out of a boat on Lake Martin in Alabama on July 4, 2025. Megan Stokes Baker via Storyful 5 The illegal rockets were set off on a boat rigged as a fireworks platform on Lake Martin, when something malfunctioned, leading to a massive explosion. Megan Stokes Baker via Storyful Video circulating on social media showed a spectacular blast out on the waters of Blue Creek — overwhelming the small platform in a sparkle of red, white and blue lights that both rained down and exploded. Images show the aftermath — a burnt-out platform covered in soot with a pair of sneakers apparently abandoned. Despite the dazzling sight, the crew aboard suffered minor injuries and were forced to put a hold on the much anticipated annual show. 5 The small platform in a sparkle of red, white and blue lights that both rained down and exploded. Megan Stokes Baker via Storyful 5 The fireworks display is currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Alabama Fire Marshal Office. Megan Stokes Baker via Storyful 5 The crew aboard suffered minor injuries and were forced to put a hold on the much anticipated annual show. Megan Stokes Baker via Storyful All six men were treated at area hospitals for minor injuries. The fireworks display is currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Alabama Fire Marshal Office.
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