Officials stated that the series of explosions resembling a "war zone" were triggered by an illegal aerial cake firework set off at a New Year's Eve party.
"Make no mistake, it was a bomb that exploded," said Gov. Josh Green, emphasizing the extreme nature of the injuries, describing them as the worst possible war zone injuries.
Dr. Jim Ireland described the aftermath as something few have experienced and wished never to experience again, highlighting the severity of the victims' injuries.
Hawaii officials plan to enforce a crackdown on illegal fireworks after the incident, which reflects a broader issue resulting in numerous injuries across the U.S. each year.
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