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Fireworks Explosion Injures Four and Sets Car Ablaze in Chino Neighborhood

The city police are investigating whether a large stash of fireworks caused the blast and the probe could clarify if illegal fireworks played a role

Overview

  • A large fireworks blast struck a gathering on D Street during Fourth of July celebrations, badly injuring four people and igniting a vehicle.
  • Three adults were hospitalized with severe injuries and a child was also hurt with authorities not yet disclosing the child’s condition.
  • Video from the scene shows a car fully engulfed in flames and debris scattered across yards and the street after the explosion.
  • The Chino Police Department is leading an active investigation with the Chino Valley Fire District and has asked residents to provide tips to Detective Gregory at 909-334-3136.
  • Witnesses told reporters they saw a plume of smoke and suspected illegal fireworks stored in a vehicle trunk, a detail investigators say they are probing as they canvass the neighborhood.