GILMER, Texas — Officials in Upshur County say a fireworks explosion that caused a fire at a Gilmer event venue Tuesday morning left one person dead and four others injured.
Upshur County deputies, constables, fire agencies and medical personnel responded to the Firehouse 9 Farm event center, located at 4101 Locust Road, around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The fire involved fireworks explosions and other volatile flammable items, the Upshur County Sheriff's Office said.
One person died and four people were hurt as a result of the fire. The person who died has not yet been officially identified, the UCSO said.
Initial information shows the accident happened as fireworks were getting ready for an event later Tuesday night. The sheriff's office says there's no indication of foul play.
Officials say the fire has been contained.
Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office and the ATF are investigating the incident. Sheriff Larry Webb and Upshur County Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Nichols are also on scene.
CBS19 will update this story as more information becomes available.
