DARKE COUNTY — UPDATE @ 6:30 p.m.
Two men were injured while preparing for a fireworks show at the Darke County Fairgrounds on Sunday.
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News Center 7’s Malik Patterson is working to learn what happened here. He’ll have the latest information LIVE on News Center 7 at 11:00.
Darke County dispatchers initially told News Center 7 that at least one firework exploded at 800 Sweitzer Street before noon.
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Medics transported one man to Wayne HealthCare while CareFlight took the other to Miami Valley Hospital, according to Greenville Police Ryan Benge.
The City of Greenville’s Fourth of July fireworks show was scheduled to take place at the Darke County Fairgrounds; however, the display has since been canceled.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Greenville fireworks scheduled for this evening have been cancelled. We understand how disappointing this news may be and truly appreciate the community’s understanding and support,” The Great Darke County Fair said in a social media post.
Chief Benge said festivities will continue at the fairgrounds, where food trucks and vendors will remain open to the public starting at 5 p.m.
It is unclear if the fireworks display will be rescheduled.
This story is developing, and News Center 7 is working to learn more.
We will continue to update this story.
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