Several incidents of firework-related injuries and deaths occurred in San Francisco and Florida on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. In San Francisco, a person died after suffering firework-related injuries on Treasure Island shortly after the new year arrived. The incidents are under investigation by the FDNY and police. In Florida, the first homicide of the new year was initially thought to be caused by fireworks. The tragic events have raised concerns about firework safety.
New Year horror as San Francisco teen, 18, is killed after being hit on the head by a rogue firework - as his distraught mom is heard screaming 'where's my baby' at scene of tragedy https://t.co/cNpsvazn0r https://t.co/r43cIRLIzW
Candles now surround the spot where first responders pronounced a man dead following a fireworks accident in San Francisco's Treasure Island. https://t.co/EhoEuwRf5W
One person dies after fireworks accident during San Francisco New Year's Eve celebrations https://t.co/XGWcArtPB8
Police said a person was killed in a fireworks mishap in the early hours of New Year's Day in a residential complex on Treasure Island. https://t.co/UVLx1w41Iu
#Florida's capital records 1st homicide of new year, but cops “determined this is possibly an accidental death caused by fireworks.” https://t.co/A08EdK7Mfb via @WhatfieldTD
SFPD officers responded at 12:40 a.m. Monday to someone injured by fireworks on Treasure Island who was pronounced dead after being given first aid. https://t.co/JB2bcue4De https://t.co/JB2bcue4De
A person died after suffering firework-related injuries on San Francisco's Treasure Island, barely an hour after the New Year arrived, police said. https://t.co/cqssw94Hj5
LIVE VIDEO: Deadly fireworks accident in San Francisco under investigation. Live report from the scene on "Today in the Bay," streaming now. https://t.co/KsZN4OIkpR https://t.co/Cwdv7UhCW5
NEW: A person died after suffering firework-related injuries in San Francisco, barely an hour after the new year arrived, police said. https://t.co/f8LetMmfFr
FDNY investigating whether New Year's Eve fireworks sparked Brooklyn fire https://t.co/7Ib0MALxTC https://t.co/bYqdHJ3MnN