People watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks in New York, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
A man was killed and four other people were hurt after officials say a fireworks accident caused a large fire during preparations for an Independence Day event in East Texas.
Upshur County fire agencies, deputies and medical personnel responded to a fire at the Firehouse 9 Farm Event Venue in Gilmer, Texas, around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday following an explosion that happened during the setup for a fireworks event scheduled for later in the day, according to a statement from the Upshur County Sheriff's Office.
Jared Scott Maddox, 58, who owned the venue, was found dead at the scene and four others were injured, the sheriff's office said.
Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office and officials from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating.
In a statement from the Upshur County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, ATF Agent Kevin Mack said the explosion happened as people were finishing setting up 300 3-inch fireworks shells and that it appears to have been caused by the electric match that fed a shell.
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