A fireworks store in Florida erupted in flames Monday afternoon. Smoke could be seen billowing from the Phantom Fireworks in Melbourne.According to fire officials, an SUV went into the building, causing the fire. They said the driver of the SUV died. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the SUV struck a Toyota Tacoma, which sent both vehicles through and into the Phantom Fireworks parking lot. The driver of the SUV kept going through the parking lot and into the fireworks store, according to troopers. Troopers said that’s when the fireworks inside were set off and flames overtook the SUV. The SUV driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have yet to identify that person.The other driver was unhurt and stayed at the scene. Watch the video above to see the moment the fireworks went off.
A fireworks store in Florida erupted in flames Monday afternoon.
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Smoke could be seen billowing from the Phantom Fireworks in Melbourne.
According to fire officials, an SUV went into the building, causing the fire. They said the driver of the SUV died.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the SUV struck a Toyota Tacoma, which sent both vehicles through and into the Phantom Fireworks parking lot.
The driver of the SUV kept going through the parking lot and into the fireworks store, according to troopers.
Troopers said that’s when the fireworks inside were set off and flames overtook the SUV.
The SUV driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have yet to identify that person.
The other driver was unhurt and stayed at the scene.
Watch the video above to see the moment the fireworks went off.
