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Three Patients in Critical Condition in Oklahoma After Choctaw Nation Fireworks Fire
- Around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, a fire erupted during preparations for the Choctaw Nation’s annual Boom in the Valley event at the Tuskahoma Capitol Grounds.
- The incident occurred amid preparations for the scheduled July 3 fireworks show, leading to cancellation due to the fire and injuries, while the cause remains under investigation.
- The fire injured five people, including three who are in critical condition and were flown to hospitals in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, while also destroying and damaging cabins on site.
- Officials from the Choctaw Nation and local agencies encouraged the community to keep the injured in their thoughts and emphasized that support and cooperation are key to overcoming the situation.
- The event's cancellation reflects ongoing safety concerns, and an active investigation by fire marshals and police aims to determine the cause, while another July 4 fireworks celebration remains scheduled.
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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
·Oklahoma City, United States
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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.
·Oklahoma City, United States
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