Accidental firework show in South Carolina town

Residents in the town of Fort Mill, SC woke up to a surprise when storage containers outside firework shop went up in flames this July 4th.

Photos posted to social media by Michael Stechschulte show multiple firework explosions.

Fireworks stand is on fire @WCCBCharlotte @wcnc pic.twitter.com/RoGlMZD9SM

— Michael Stechschulte (@Msteck101) July 4, 2019

York County police posted photos of the firefighters dodging the sparks as they worked to battle the blaze.

Firefighters are battling a fire at Davy Jones Fireworks store on the section of Carowinds Blvd. near the store is closed. You can turn North towards Carowinds Park off Ext 90 but not south. #YCSONEWS #YOCONEWS pic.twitter.com/knAxLxMM63

— York County Sheriff (@YCSO_SC) July 4, 2019

NOTICE: To clarify this is not the actual store the fire was in containers outside the store. Carowinds Blvd from Hwy 51 to the I-77 Exit ramp is closed to traffic.
Please find an alternate route. #YCSONEWS #YOCONEWS#4thofjuly #IndepenceDay pic.twitter.com/hXo47RryBd

— York County Sheriff (@YCSO_SC) July 4, 2019

The store’s website says they have Artillery Shells, Assortments, Firecrackers/Salutes, Fountains, Multi Shots, Heavy Weight Multi Shots, Novelties, Roman Candles, and more.

Investigators have not yet said what might have caused the blaze.