One person was killed, and four others injured after a fireworks explosion on the 4th of July resulted in a major fire in Upshur County, deputies say.
UPSHUR A fireworks explosion in east Texas left at least one person dead and several others injured on July 4, according to the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a news release, Upshur County deputies responded to a major fire at The Firehouse Nine Farm Event Venue at about 10:33 a.m.
Investigators believe crews at the venue were prepping for a later event when an accident happened, adding they don’t suspect foul play to be involved.
