Florida Fireworks Stand Goes Up in Flames

July 5, 2007
Five people were inside the stand, two were injured.

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PORT RICHEY, Fla.-- One man has already been arrested in connection with the explosion and fire.

It happened just before 11 last night in Port Richey, at the Galaxy fireworks stand at the corner of U.S. Highway 19 and Hammock Road.

Investigators say Tony Rogers lit a firework on a table inside the stand, which caused the firework to ignite others, which led to an explosion and fire.

Five people were inside the stand, two were injured.

Investigators say another man was with Rogers, that man took off, but Rogers stayed around to watch the fire and was arrested.

He is charged with two counts of arson resulting in injury.

The fireworks stand is a total loss, estimated damage is about $11,000.

Republished with permission of WFTS-TV.

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