Fireworks cause Florida home, cars to go up in flames, officials say
PALM COAST, Fla. - Fireworks that were not properly disposed of sparked a large fire at a Flagler County home on the Fourth of July, officials said.
Shortly before 11:30 p.m., firefighters responded to the Palm Coast home in the P section of the city and found the garage and multiple vehicles engulfed in flames.
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No one was hurt in the fire. The home suffered smoke and water damage.
How to dispose of fireworks
Fireworks, both used and unused, should be submerged in a bucket of water for at least two hours and up to 24 hours prior to disposal. Once the fireworks are saturated, officials said to place them in a tied garbage bag and placed in trash cart for collection.