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WILSON, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 One person was injured, and a fireworks show was cut short during a mishap Saturday night at the Wilson County Fairgrounds, officials said.<\/p>

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The incident was reported just after 9:45 p.m. at the fairgrounds at 2331 U.S. 301, southwest of Wilson, according to a Wilson County Fair news release.<\/p>\n

Officials said that there was \u201can accident\u201d when the fireworks were being set off.<\/p>\n

Video from the fireworks display showed several low-explosions, including fireworks that went up but then exploded nearly at ground level \u2014 near the launch site.<\/p>

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A low explosion of fireworks at the Wilson County Fair on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo courtesy: Tyler Silcott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The fair news release said that crews could not detonate the remaining fireworks.<\/p>\n

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A low explosion of fireworks at the Wilson County Fair on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo courtesy: Tyler Silcott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThe fairgrounds would like to thank everyone for coming out tonight. Please say a prayer for the individual that was injured during the mishap,\u201d the Wilson County Fair said.<\/p>

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