Oahu Fireworks accident 2024 - what will this year bring?

Описание: There’s nothing like New Year’s on Oahu. The average family spends $20,000 to $30,000 on professional-grade fireworks, turning the island into a full artillery display from around 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. I’ll be out with my family capturing it on our drone and will post the footage later.

Last year the celebration turned tragic when a father accidentally fired a shell into a stockpile at a house party. The explosion killed six people and injured more than twenty, some with burns covering 60 to 80 percent of their bodies. Several victims were flown to an Arizona burn center.

The six who died:

• Carmelita Benigno (61)
• Nelie Ibarra (58), her sister
• Jennifer Van (23)
• Cassius Ramos-Benigno (3), nephew of Carmelita and Nelie
• Kevin Vallesteros (29)
• Chastina Ramos (30)

At least three of the victims were from the same family.

Twelve people were arrested for fireworks violations and endangering minors, including the homeowners Ruben T. Mateo and Jewel Ann Quines Cabras. Others arrested were relatives and guests at the party.

No one has been charged in connection with the deaths, with prosecutors citing lack of cooperation from victims’ families and friends.

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