A fireworks technician was seriously injured in a misfire and explosion during the fireworks show in La Puente. Two others also suffered minor injuries Wednesday night, city officials said.
The incident occurred during the Fortunato Jimenez Independence Celebration & Fireworks Show on July 3, which was scheduled for 4 to 9:30 p.m. at La Puente Park. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, emergency responders were called to the park around 9:26 p.m. and transported three people to a nearby hospital with burns.
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The two people who suffered minor injuries were also pyrotechnicians, who specialize in working with fireworks, city officials said. In an online statement, the city said the injuries were caused by a “misfire and explosion.”
“Our hearts are heavy as we share news of La Puente’s Fortunate Jimenez Fireworks Show,” the city’s statement read. “We ask for your thoughts and support for their families during this difficult time.”
The regional fire department has not released any further details.
