Honolulu Fireworks Explosion Claims Fourth Victim, a 3-Year-Old Boy

The New Year's Eve blast has killed four and injured over 20, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of Hawaii's illegal fireworks laws.

A 3-year-old boy, Cassius Ramos-Benigno, succumbed to injuries on January 6, raising the death toll to four from the December 31 fireworks explosion in Honolulu.
The explosion occurred when a bundle of aerial fireworks tipped over and ignited crates of additional explosives at a party in the Aliamanu neighborhood.
More than 20 people were injured, many suffering severe burns covering 45% to 80% of their bodies, with six patients flown to Arizona for advanced burn treatment.
The incident has renewed demands from Hawaii leaders for tougher measures against the state's illegal fireworks trade, including stricter enforcement and harsher penalties.
Authorities described the scene as devastating, with some victims expected to face long recoveries, including months in medically induced comas and potential psychological impacts.