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Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Lake Martin fireworks explosion during July 4th celebrations leave several inured; Tallapoosa County issues advisory
Several people suffered injuries on Friday night after fireworks detonated on a launch pad during Fourth of July celebrations on Blue Creek at Lake Martin. Medical helicopters were dispatched to Lake Martin following the explosion. Lake Martin explosion: Law enforcement has asked boaters to stay away from this area.(X@spann) Giving updates about the Lake Martin explosion, Tallapoosa County coroner confirmed that no fatalities have been reported so far. During the July 4th event, as per the Outlook, the barge had been launching fireworks for a few minutes when one charge burst low near the boat, burning the boat. As of right now, Alexander City Outlook reported that at least five persons were injured and they were flown to nearby hospitals. The event occurred when thousands of people gathered to watch Fourth of July fireworks. Officials from Tallapoosa County advise residents to stay away from the area after several fire crews were dispatched to the site. During the show, the Marine Police division of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency was patrolling the lake. As of 5:30 a.m. Saturday, the marine police has not disclosed any additional information regarding the event, which is still under investigation. Also Read: Pics: Trump, Melania share rare PDA moments as First Couple enjoy July 4th fireworks, meet military service members Human remains found after California fireworks warehouse explosion An explosion occurred at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California, leading investigators to discover human remains, Yolo County announced in a statement Friday, AP reported. Tuesday's fireworks explosion outside Esparto rocked the tiny rural hamlet, leaving seven people missing. It caused a huge fire that spread turned into other spot fires. Following this, celebrations for the Fourth of July in the area were canceled. According to the county, the Coroner's Office has been in communication with the relatives of those who were reported missing and its Coroner's Division was granted access to the fire scene. The county noted in the statement that recovery activities are still in progress and that no positive identifications have been made.
Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Newsweek
Fourth of July Fireworks Explode on Boat, Injuring Multiple People
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Multiple people were injured after fireworks exploded on a boat in Alabama during a show to mark the Fourth of July. Newsweek has contacted the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) for comment via emails sent outside regular business hours. The Context The incident occurred in the Blue Creek area on Lake Martin at around 9 p.m. local time on Friday as a large number of people had gathered to watch a fireworks show to mark the Independence Day holiday. What To Know Fireworks had been launched from the boat for several minutes when one exploded low near the vessel, the Alexander City Outlook reported. The entire vessel then caught fire and was burning for some time. Video posted to social media shows the moment the explosion on the boat occurred, prompting multiple fireworks to be set off at once. At least five people were injured, according to the Alexander City Outlook. However, the severity of their injuries was not immediately known. The newspaper reported that at least three medical helicopters flew to the area to transport some of those who were injured to area hospitals, while others were transported by ambulance. The Tallapoosa County Coroner confirmed to that there have been no reports of fatalities. Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, Virginia, on July 4. Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, Virginia, on July 4. Mohammad Reza Mousavi/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images Meanwhile, seven people were transported to the hospital with burns after their boat exploded on Lake Lanier in Georgia on Friday. The Hall County Sheriff's Office told Fox5 Atlanta that the vessel was being towed in Landshark Cove when it burst into flames at around 7 p.m. The person operating the boat rescued all seven people and transported them to paramedics in Margaritaville, the local news station reported. The two incidents on Friday come days after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California. A barrage of fireworks exploded in the warehouse on Tuesday night, causing a massive blaze that collapsed the building and forced evacuations in the surrounding community. Rescue crews are continuing to search for seven people missing after the explosion. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. What People Are Saying Meteorologist James Spann wrote on Facebook alongside a video of Friday's incident: "This is video of an explosion during a fireworks show tonight on Blue Creek at Lake Martin. There have been multiple injuries and several emergency medical helicopters were dispatched. Law enforcement is asking for boaters to stay away from this area." What Happens Next? The ALEA's Marine Police Division is investigating the incident.
