Fireworks explosion leaves 3 dead and 20 wounded on New Year's holiday: officials

Three people have died and more than 20 were injured when a cache of illegal fireworks exploded in Hawaii, according to a report.

First responders were called to Aliamanu in Honolulu County just after the clock struck midnight, marking the start of New Year's Day, the Star-Advertiser reported Wednesday. Paramedics found 22 patients, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said, according to the report.

“Of the 22 patients, 2 were pronounced dead on scene and 20 were transported in serious...