At Least Two Dead, 22 Injured in New Year's Fireworks Explosion in Honolulu

Jan 1, 2025, 01:22 PM

At least two people were killed and 22 injured, including 20 in serious or critical condition, after a fireworks-related explosion in the Salt Lake-Aliamanu area of Honolulu, Hawaii, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Police have declared the explosion a major incident. First responders, including the Honolulu Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services, are on the scene providing care and security. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as they investigate the cause of the explosion, which occurred during New Year's celebrations.