A Pennsylvania man was killed when some fireworks exploded at his home in Erie County Sunday, according to state police.As the Fourth of July approaches, law enforcement is warning folks to be careful to prevent similar tragedies. The line outside Intergalactic Fireworks in Middletown Township formed to show ID. Meanwhile, inside,there's been a flurry of activity the past couple days as shoppers choose from a myriad of options to light up their Fourth of July celebrations.
That’s the number one thing just like a car," said Anthony LoBianco, Owner of Intergalactic Fireworks.Though that sounds perfectly practical, people don’t always follow best practices. Last year, there were 9700 injuries and eight deaths from fireworks misuse or malfunction , according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. "We’ve learned in law-enforcement that alcohol compounds poor judgment," said Sgt Steve Reeves, Falls Township.