A tragic incident unfolded on New Year's Eve in a Honolulu-area neighborhood, where a fireworks explosion resulted in the loss of two lives and left 20 individuals injured, as confirmed by authorities.
The unfortunate accident took place shortly before midnight outside a residence, as reported by the Honolulu Fire Department. The neighborhood in question is situated in close proximity to Honolulu's international airport, a joint U.S. Air Force and Navy base, and just over 2 miles east of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, a site that commemorates the sailors who perished in the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor that marked the United States' entry into World War II.
Tragically, two individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene, while the remaining 20 victims were swiftly transported to hospitals for urgent medical attention, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.
The fire department has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the explosion, although specific details regarding the cause of the accident remain undisclosed at this time. Notably, there were no reports of a fire at the residence where the incident occurred, and the identities of the victims have yet to be publicly disclosed.
