Three Patients in Critical Condition in Oklahoma After Choctaw Nation Fireworks Fire
- Around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, a fire occurred at the Tuskahoma Capitol site during preparations for the Boom in the Valley event, resulting in injuries to at least five individuals.
- The fire occurred while fireworks were being delivered and set up, but the exact cause remains unknown as an investigation is ongoing.
- Three individuals suffered critical burn injuries and were airlifted to hospitals in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, while the fire consumed one cabin and caused harm to several others on the premises.
- Officials from the Choctaw Nation called on the community to keep the injured in their thoughts, with Police Chief Woodruff offering sympathy and support to those affected and their families. Local agencies also shared their condolences.
- The Choctaw Nation canceled the annual Boom in the Valley fireworks show scheduled for Thursday, July 3, as a direct result of the incident and its impact on the community.
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Jenks Boomfest cancelled after operators injured in Tuskahoma fire
The City of Jenks announced that Boomfest is cancelled for 2025.The company Hance Pyrotechnics, which normally puts on the show, had to cancel because several of their operators were hurt in the Tuskahoma fires."The City of Jenks are disappointed that our annual BoomFest will not take place on July 4th, however, we understand Hance Pyrotechnics situation and are saddened for everyone affected by the Tuskahoma fire. We ask the community to please…
Boom in the Valley fireworks show canceled after fire breaks out leaving five injured
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma cancels fireworks show after fire breaks out, 5 injured
A fireworks show scheduled for Thursday has been canceled after the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma confirmed an incident that injured at least 5 people occurred Wednesday evening.
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