US EditionThree Patients in Critical Condition in Oklahoma After Choctaw Nation Fireworks Fire
TUSKAHOMA, OKLAHOMA, JUL 3 – A fire during fireworks setup injured five, with three in critical condition, prompting cancellation of the Choctaw Nation's annual event as investigations continue.
- A fire occurred around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at the Tuskahoma Capitol site during preparations for the Boom in the Valley fireworks event.
- The fire, caused by fireworks stored on a trailer, injured five people and led the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma to cancel the Boom in the Valley event scheduled for July 3.
- Three individuals were airlifted to hospitals in Oklahoma City and Tulsa and are currently in critical condition, suffering from extensive burn injuries and additional serious trauma.
- Choctaw Nation officials asked the community to keep the injured in their thoughts, while several agencies shared their sympathies and confirmed that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
- This incident underscores the risks associated with fireworks handling and has temporarily halted the tribe's annual celebration, highlighting ongoing community and emergency response efforts.
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