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An explosion at an illegal fireworks factory near Benton, Tennessee, killed eleven people.

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Benton fireworks disaster

1983 industrial disaster in Benton, Tennessee, United States

The Benton fireworks disaster was an industrial disaster that occurred on May 27, 1983, on a farm near Benton, Tennessee. A powerful explosion at an unlicensed fireworks factory producing illegal fireworks killed eleven and injured one, revealing the existence of the factory for…
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Fireworks

Low explosive pyrotechnic devices for entertainment

Fireworks are low explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. They are most commonly used in fireworks displays, combining a large number of devices in an outdoor setting. Such displays are the focal point of many cultural and religious…
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Benton, Tennessee

Town in Tennessee, United States

Benton is a town in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,532 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat.
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