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A fireworks explosion in the Honolulu area has killed 3 people and injured at least 20
A massive New Year's fireworks explosion in Honolulu killed three people and injured at least 21 others, according to first responders.
The illegal fireworks exploded shortly after midnight at a home in the Aliamanu neighborhood, with two women pronounced dead at the scene and a third woman later dying from her injuries.
Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan stated that a person at the party lit an aerial cake, causing the explosion when it fell and ignited additional fireworks.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green called the scene 'a war zone' and vowed to increase enforcement against illegal fireworks, stating that 'these are not just fireworks. These are actually bombs.