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Fireworks Mishaps Lead to 13 Fires and Fatality in Chicago

Chicago's Fourth of July celebrations see a surge in firework-related incidents, including a tragic death and numerous fires.

Fans are treated to a fireworks show at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 3, 2024. A man died after handling a firework on the city's Northwest Side on July 24, 2024. The Chicago Police Department said the 34-year-old victim suffered trauma to the body while handling it and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A sheet explosive hidden in a mailing envelope is detonated during a live explosives demonstration and training for local law enforcement and fire departments, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at the Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Fla. The course aided students with explosives identification and applications, explosives effects, IED component recognition, the difference between military and commercial explosives, and evidence collection. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

Overview

  • The Chicago Fire Department responded to 13 firework-related fires, the highest in recent memory.
  • A 34-year-old man was killed while handling a firework in the Hermosa neighborhood.
  • Fireworks caused fires that spread from porches and garages to homes across the city.
  • Nationwide, several firework-related injuries and fatalities were reported during Fourth of July festivities.
  • Authorities warn against the dangers of illegal fireworks and emphasize safety precautions.