PELHAM, N.H. (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – A type of firework that was banned until last year because of safety issues played a role in the Pelham, N.H., accident that injured 13 people, including five children.
The deputy fire marshal told the Union Leader that re-loadable mortar fireworks were a factor, but wouldn't say how.
Fire officials say the re-loadable ones are especially dangerous because the user needs to stand over the firework to re-light it. The explosion went off on July 3 when somehow a supply of fireworks on a back deck exploded.
A 2-year-old grandchild of the homeowner remains in a medically induced coma. His condition continues to improve and is expected to make a full recovery.
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