Grain Valley: On 7 July 2026, at approximately 0700 local time, the Grain Valley Police Department and the ATF responded to a middle school on East Ryan Road in Grain Valley, MO, after a school employee ran over a suspected firework with a lawn mower. Neither the employee nor the mower suffered any damage. After searching the area, police and the ATF found PVC piping believed to be used as a firework launch tube; police found additional evidence of fireworks being used in the area. Officials determined that the firework that detonated was legal.

Upper Chichester: On 5 July 2026, at approximately 2050 local time, an unidentified spectator at the town’s fireworks show held at the Municipal Complex field on Furey Road in Upper Chichester, PA, ignited an unsanctioned firework in proximity to other spectators. Two spectators received minor injuries from the blast and were treated at the scene. Police are investigating the incident.

Baltimore: On 5 July 2026, at approximately 0618 local time, the Baltimore City Police Department responded to a hospital located on North Calvert Street in Baltimore, MD, after staff discovered a potential explosive device as part of a 36-year-old male suspect's belongings. The male suspect came to the emergency room with a hand injury. Officers were called to the hospital and subsequently rendered the device safe. Authorities did not say if charges would be filed against the man at this time. No further details were released on the nature of the device.

Hialeah: On 5 July 2026, at approximately 0130 local time, a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after an unidentified suspect fired a live firework at the deputy during an illegal street takeover near Northwest 77th Court and 169th Street in Hialeah, FL. As the deputy was attempting to arrest one suspect, another launched a firework at the deputy, causing minor burns to his hand. Both suspects then fled the scene in unknown vehicles. The investigation is ongoing.

Dunn: On 4 July 2026, at around 2300 local time, Dunn Police and Fire Departments responded to an apartment complex on East Pope Street in Dunn, NC, after an illegal firework ignited a fire resulting in the death of a 7-year-old victim and at least one other injury. A 35-year-old female suspect set off an illegal cake-style, multi-shot firework which launched a projectile into a nearby apartment window, approximately 100-feet away, which ignited the fire. The suspect was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter. The investigation remains ongoing.