Moment when the fireworks party in the family’s front yard turns into a WAR ZONE as a whole box of rockets catch fire
- A video posted on Tuesday shows the moment when a family has to flee from an unexpected fireworks explosion
- A first explosion accidentally ignites a large stack of fireworks nearby
- The explosion was captured on a SimpliSafe security camera
- It is unclear if anyone was injured in the explosion
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On July 4, fireworks exploded unexpectedly in front of a suburban home, causing a family with young children to flee. The shocking moment was all captured by a SimpliSafe security camera.
The video, which has racked up tens of millions of views since Tuesday, shows a family celebrating the holiday trying to set off fireworks on their lawn.
Suddenly, the first fireworks go off, evoking surprised screams from the family and causing a mother to pick up her baby and take her away.
A child seems to have been hit by a first grenade and screams in surprise.
The family then seems to believe that the explosions have stopped, as they remain on the lawn. However, the first explosion is closely followed by a firestorm.
A grenade seemingly ignites a fire in the driveway behind a parked van, which then ignites the entire box of fireworks, causing a massive explosion that causes the family to run away.
The explosion continues long after the family has run away from the lawn and the chairs and blankets scattered there were blown away.
It is not clear if anyone in the video was injured or where the video took place.
The family was relaxing on the lawn and fourth of July when two adults tried to set up a fireworks display
An accidental explosion then forces the family to run from the driveway as quickly as possible
The explosion and ensuing fire quickly fill the frame with smoke, making it difficult to see if anyone was trapped inside
After the July 4 celebrations this year, many hospitals in the US were forced to deal with fireworks-related accidents.
An 11-year-old boy in Indiana died Sunday after being seriously injured by fireworks.
His mother wrote on Facebook that she had her son’s “broken skull and brain” in her hands. ‘That’s the reality. Don’t even buy those damn things! I will never see my son again through fireworks. Never think it can’t happen to yours. Seriously.’
In California, police confirmed the death of a man who tried to set off illegal fireworks on Monday.
In June, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a report confirming that there were nine deaths and about 11,500 injuries from fireworks in 2021.
The pandemic has taken the use of fireworks to a new level, with many Americans becoming increasingly indulgent to fireworks for personal use.
According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, Americans bought 260.7 million pounds of fireworks in 2015. In 2020, Americans bought 385.8 million pounds of fireworks before buying 416.3 million pounds in 2021.
The cost of fireworks has steadily risen in recent years thanks to external factors such as supply chain problems and inflation.
Between 2020 and 2021, the cost of fireworks has risen by as much as 25%, according to the NPR.
The National Safety Council, a non-profit advocacy group, has released a set of rules to follow when setting off fireworks.
‘Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. The National Security Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays led by professionals and not to use fireworks at home. They may be legal, but they’re not safe.’ the NSC report said.
“In addition, fireworks cause an average of 18,500 fires each year, including 1,300 construction fires, 300 vehicle fires and nearly 17,000 other fires.”
The NSC adds about the safety tips: ‘Never let young children handle fireworks. Older children should only use them under the strict supervision of an adult. Never use fireworks if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.’