Fireworks explosion leads to South Carolina 20-year-old's death, coroner

A family was shooting off fireworks on a private dock when some other fireworks ignited and detonated early, according to the coroner's office.

Salem fireworks explosion sends 5 to hospital, damages property

Fourth of July fireworks explosion in Salem sends five to hospital, seriously injuring four. Illegal mortars suspected. Investigation ongoing.

Fireworks explosion likely caused by cigarette smoker obliterates three homes, injures 5 people

A gargantuan fireworks detonation likely caused by someone smoking a cigarette obliterated several homes and injured five people in an island community in Washington state this week, according to authorities.