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From Ocracoke, North Carolina - Reports now confirm a third person has died from a fireworks explosion. After more than a dozen years of celebrating Independence Day with fireworks, Ocracoke was forced to go dark this Independence Day. The usual July 4 celebration was halted due to a horrific explosion.

North Carolina Fireworks Explosion - Ocracoke Blast

The blast happened before the scheduled display of fireworks to celebrate the birth of America, and according to a report from the Associated Press the explosion took place as "workers unloaded fireworks from a truck in preparation for an Independence Day celebration."


That was at about 9 a.m. and witnesses told members of the media on scene to cover the blast that the explosion could be felt all over the island. WAVY is a news station from the area and the channel had their "Chopper 10" on the scene after the early morning explosion.

Watch their report here and and they have video of the scene and more information on the company responsible for the display. Photos are here from the Associated Press.