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4 injured in fireworks explosion at NC lake

Four people were injured in a fireworks explosion Wednesday night at Lake Waccamaw.

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LAKE WACCAMAW, N.C. — Four people were injured in a fireworks explosion Wednesday night at Lake Waccamaw.
According to WECT, the incident reportedly took place during the McNeill family's annual Fourth of July fireworks display about 9:30 p.m.

A witness said that the individuals jumped into lake and that all four had burns to varying degrees. One had a possible broken arm.

The witness said none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening and that all four victims were up and walking.

A video of the explosion was posted on YouTube early Thursday morning.

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