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A fireworks explosion at a New Year's Eve party in Honolulu killed four people, including a 3-year-old boy, and injured at least 20 others. Most victims suffered severe burns from the massive blast; six remained in medically induced comas a week later. According to news sources, the incident prompted Hawaii officials to call for stronger enforcement against illegal fireworks.
In each edition of #NFPA Journal, we examine recent events using the #NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem to remind us about the role we all play in creating a safer world from fire. Learn more at nfpa.org/ecosystem
A fireworks explosion at a New Year's Eve party in Honolulu killed four people, including a 3-year-old boy, and injured at least 20 others. Most victims suffered severe burns from the massive blast; six remained in medically induced comas a week later. According to news sources, the incident prompted Hawaii officials to call for stronger enforcement against illegal fireworks.
In each edition of #NFPA Journal, we examine recent events using the #NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem to remind us about the role we all play in creating a safer world from fire. Learn more at nfpa.org/ecosystem
