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Premature Fireworks Blast Injures Five at Lake Martin’s Fourth of July Show

Investigators from the Marine Police Division have restricted lake access pending a probe into the low-altitude detonation.

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Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, Virginia, on July 4, 2025.
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Overview

  • A firework charge detonated at barge level on July 4, engulfing a spectator boat and injuring at least five people.
  • Rescue teams including medical helicopters and Tallapoosa County fire crews responded immediately, airlifting the wounded to nearby hospitals.
  • The Tallapoosa County coroner confirmed on July 5 that no fatalities have been reported from the explosion.
  • The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Police Division has cordoned off the Blue Creek launch site pending its investigation into the misfire.
  • County officials have urged boaters and shore spectators to avoid the impact zone as authorities assess safety risks.