Fireworks explosion likely caused by cigarette smoker obliterates three homes, injures 5 people

A gargantuan fireworks detonation likely caused by someone smoking a cigarette obliterated several homes and injured five ...

After Whidbey Island home explosion, what’s the legality around fireworks in WA?

Fire officials say a homeowner had 700 pounds of fireworks inside thier home before it exploded. Experts weigh in on the ...

Evidence found of someone smoking near huge Whidbey Island neighborhood fireworks explosion

Investigators say there is evidence of smoking where 700 pounds of fireworks exploded in the Greenbank neighborhood Wednesday ...

Former lieutenant arrested in Esparto fireworks explosion posts $1.5 million bail

Former Yolo County Sheriff's Lieutenant Samuel Machado posted a $1.5 million bail on Thursday, just a day after it was ...

3 firefighters injured after fireworks spark massive house explosion on Whidbey Island

The explosion was powerful enough to be heard and felt for miles.
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700 pounds of fireworks at center of Whidbey Island fire investigation

Multiple reports indicate that a cigarette may have been a catalyst in the fire and explosion.