A fireworks stand in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, caught fire Saturday night, sending fireworks into the air as crews arrived.
The fire happened near East Kenosha Street and South 236th East Avenue, according to KTUL. The Broken Arrow Fire Department said crews were called around 8:50 p.m.
When Engine 4 arrived, firefighters found the stand burning while fireworks were actively detonating. Crews controlled the scene and put out the fire in about 20 minutes.
No injuries were reported. Investigators said the owners had already wrapped up for the evening and were away from the stand when the fire started.
Police Shut Down the Road Near the Fire
The Broken Arrow Sentinel reported that police shut down Kenosha Street near the scene so firefighters could work and keep the public away from the hazard.
The cause of the fire had not been released. Broken Arrow Fire asked drivers to avoid the area while crews handled the scene.
The stand fire was put out quickly, but the response shows how fast a seasonal fireworks site can become a road, fire, and property concern once flames reach the merchandise.
Fireworks Can Create Property Damage Fast
Consumer fireworks bring added risk around homes, driveways, streets, yards, fields, sheds, fences, vehicles, roofs, decks, and trash areas.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says fireworks caused 11 reported deaths and an estimated 14,700 injuries in 2024. The agency also says people should keep a bucket of water or garden hose nearby, light fireworks one at a time, move back quickly, and never relight or pick up fireworks that fail to fully ignite.
When fireworks ignite together, sparks, smoke, noise, traffic closures, and flying debris can spread the danger beyond the original fire.
Fireworks Season Also Brings Outdoor Fire Risk
The National Fire Protection Association says fireworks started an estimated 32,302 fires in 2023, including structure fires, vehicle fires, outside fires, and other fires.
That makes the weeks around Independence Day an important time for homeowners to look at dry grass, brush, cardboard, trash bins, parked vehicles, fences, sheds, patio furniture, and rooflines before fireworks are used nearby.