A series of fireworks-related incidents have resulted in severe injuries and fatalities across different locations. In Union City, Pennsylvania, Michael Cross, 55, was killed when fireworks exploded in his garage, despite neighbors' efforts to save him. On Long Island, Barry Nelson, 66, lost his left hand and three fingers from his right hand in a yard explosion, leading to his hospitalization in serious condition. Additionally, a fireworks malfunction at a pre-holiday display in Griffith injured seven people and caused extensive property damage. Investigations are ongoing in all cases to determine the causes of these tragic events.